Production Supervisor

Overview

The Production Supervisor will be expected to supervise operating personnel for safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the chemical manufacturing area. The incumbent will be responsible for administration of day-to-day manpower, equipment and processing needs of the plant site. The Production Supervisor will work closely with all departments to ensure timely shipment of quality products, meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Shift work is required.

• Ensuring assigned production area meets or exceeds all safety and quality requirements
• Scheduling operations in a manner that prevents delays and efficiently utilize s manpower
• Ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures in all operations and activities
• Ensure employees are properly trained and evaluate their performance
• Exercising proper care in the utilization of buildings, equipment and services
• Performing simple laboratory tests on samples of in-process and waste materials to ensure proper operation and equipment function
• Coordinating operations with Maintenance Department to complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for operations area
• Make recommendations to improve yields and reduce waste, labor, materials, maintenance, handling and other costs
• Initiate investigation of production issues and work with support groups to resolve and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Work with Process Engineering and Chemical Development during the implementation of new products in the manufacturing area
• Participate in process evaluations with production superintendents or process engineers as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.