Production Supervisor Job Barrhead area,Alberta Canada,Manufacturing / Production

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the Production Manager in spray drying operations and supervise workers on rotating shifts for drying, labeling, and packaging according to schedules and specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Trouble shoot process, equipment, and quality issues. Investigate, determine root cause, create a corrective action plan and correct the issue. Report to management.

Accurately assess when to call in additional support from maintenance and management

Keep Management/Supervision informed of changing conditions

Ability to read and understand process Instructions, work instruction, SOP, Policies, flow charts, HEC’s, and supporting documentation required to complete daily tasks and Process runs.

Cross trained to operate all processes, Process Lines and equipment safely and efficiently.

Understand the product specs and operating standards by customer product and implement the necessary equipment for processing

Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals

Maintain operations in such a manner as to continuously produce quality products in a safe and efficient manner

Continually gain in depth knowledge of facility equipment

Responsible for checking all forms and record keeping material

Responsible for operator accuracy of paperwork, labeling, tool checklists, all forms, & record keeping material

Train/supervise production workers in all aspects of the spray drying and cleanup process

Assure that Manufacturing, Training, Cleaning, Safety, Quality, and other procedures are being strictly adhered to

Work with maintenance personnel to address equipment needs and coordinate those needs with production scheduling

Understand and comply with safety regulations

Provide suggestions for continual improvement, applications of lean processing, and aid in following through and implementation

Responsible for achieving established performance measures for productivity, quality, and safety levels as set for the production rooms and the whole department; meet or exceed daily production goals related to safety, quality, and quantity produced

Supervise the operators, blenders and baggers on your shift, and effectively communicate production turn over

Maintain, Promote and assist others in OSHA, Kosher, GMP, ISO, LOTO, and QS plant requirements

Discipline employees when policies are not adhered to (attendance, punctuality, performance, etc.)

Lead others in maintaining good housekeeping and an orderly work area

Must maintain department safety rules compliance and be a positive safety role model

Enforce food safety plan while producing product

Drive, initiate, and support continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes

Responsible for the timely, efficient, thorough, and effective cleaning and sanitation of their area of responsibility, including but not limited to production or packaging equipment and the surrounding areas or rooms, support areas, and other areas as may be required

Provide daily work assignments and production priorities to the operators

Lead, motivate, and direct employees to achieve clear performance objectives

Must understand the company vision and set goals that will drive the Team in that direction

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred and a minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience

Able to operate a forklift

Must be responsible; maintain a positive work attitude, safety minded, quality minded, management supportive, and company oriented

Good communication skills, high math and reading skills, high mechanical ability

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
Basic knowledge of spray drying and granulation (additional training may be mandated)

Willing to obtain a 5th class power engineer certificate within the first year of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position may require walking/standing for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting

Frequent relocating of 100-200 lb. fiber barrels and 55 lb. bags required

Exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a loud manufacturing atmosphere

Manufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects

In accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29

CFR ) Balchem employees (Production, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance) are required to successfully complete annual fit testing (clean shaven req.) and medical clearance (respirator medical certification)

In addition, when required to wear a respirator, wearers must wear it as they fit tested (clean shaven)


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