Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the Extrusion production rooms on first shift.

• Manage, motivate, monitor, and evaluate the performance and responsibilities of leads and operators on their shift.
• Supervise extrusion activities (including maintenance) on their shift.
• Carry out mandatory responsibilities in accordance with Balchem Corporation’s and applicable laws.
• Train operators on various equipment and processes including good manufacturing practices, OSHA safety training, lockout/tag out, sanitation, Master Sanitation Schedule, general housekeeping/line clean up, line set up and other procedures.
• Keep a neat, clean, and orderly work setting by completing the cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Monitor inventories and ingredient usage; ensure all paperwork is complete (including time cards) in an accurate and timely manner; ensure the documentation complies with Company standards.
• Monitor product quality to meet Company standards; report to Extrusion Manager any deviation of scheduling or quality of service that may become a potential liability.
• Motivate the safety and continuous improvement culture while achieving operating goals to meet growth expectations.
• Development and management of the extrusion production team.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, i.e. personnel, safety, and equipment maintenance and upkeep.
• Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and procedures (accident/injury reporting, blood borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment operation/maintenance, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience required.
• Previous manufacturing supervisory experience is required, food manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Individual should demonstrate strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and trustworthy).
• Proficiency with computer systems and software programs, especially Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and be quality/process oriented.
• Ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing responsibilities and operating equipment conforming to Company production, personnel, and safety procedures is needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, and the ability to write simple correspondence is necessary.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization as well as communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and 5S organizational tools;
  Six Sigma training a plus.
• Training and mentoring mindset with a strong safety orientation.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently; ability and willingness to provide support and training to employees on all shifts.

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, ascend and descend stairs and/or ladders.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may often lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in a production environment in a manufacturing location.
• The noise level in the plant is moderate to loud.
• There will be exposure to machine noise and food dust when in the plant.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with or around various chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration and risk of electric shock.
• The employee will frequently use lifts and go up in the air while scored in order to inspect, clean and troubleshoot the machine.
• Production environment includes varying temperatures (heat, cold and moisture).

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 per year.

Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.