Shift Supervisor; Nights

The Shift Supervisor will oversee the people and processes within a given work area in production. This position is scheduled for 12-hour shifts covering 5:30pm-5:30am on a rotating 4 on/4 off basis.

• Ensure employees follow safety and environmental health procedures to help protect people and the environment.
• Make critical operations decisions with minimal consultation that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.
• Plan and schedule staff to meet daily production needs.
• Oversee, coach and train employees to be the best they can be in their jobs so that they have a successful career and future at Gopher Resource, as well as ensure high quality and safe production.

• Develop production staff to ensure they are properly trained on operating procedures, operation of equipment, and safety guidelines; develop lead production staff in basic supervisory skills
• Make all critical decisions, with minimal consultation, that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently
• Plan and schedule shift work according to product schedule and hourly staff on the shift; coordinate the plan with leads on shift
• Conduct rounds to check on all gauges, controls, equipment, and document stats on log sheets for permanent record keeping
• Respond to any health issues according to basic first aid guidelines and training
• Take immediate action, as necessary, in production plant regarding safety violations, production standards deviations, and other operating problems that arise during the course of production
• Review maintenance work performed during the shift to ensure productivity is on track; adjust maintenance priorities as necessary to reflect any critical malfunctions during the shift
• Participate with others in management discussions related to the operation of the production plant
• Participate in new hire/staff selection and training
• Report shift statistics at the end of shift and assist the next shift supervisor with the transition to ensure continuous operation of the plant; make rounds with incoming shift supervisor to review the status of the plant prior to shift change
• Recommend equipment upgrades, workforce adjustments, process modifications; may recommend product or service modifications
• Enforce employee attendance policies and procedures through the shift
• Participate in the evaluation process of team performance, offering constructive feedback on the areas of position skills and needed development
• Consult with Department Manager to ensure new processes are accurately documented; when gaps are identified, coordinate with production to get resolved
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

• High School Diploma or GED minimally required
• Previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce
• Previous work experience within a heavy industrial manufacturing setting
• Ability to promote a positive team atmosphere and continuous improvement culture
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply labor contract and work rules
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word
• Excellent ability to prioritize, maintain composure and focus during high-stress and urgent situations
• Effective, professional communication skills – including active listening, professional email and messaging, and ability to communicate information and work directives in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution skills
• Good organization and time management skills
• Willingness to maintain required certifications (Basic First Aid, CPR, Haz Waste) and participate in required training
• Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask, work in a hot/high temperature production facility, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas

• Postsecondary degree in Business, Engineering, Management, or Sciences from accredited College or University preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce preferred, but not required
• Previous work experience supervising union employees preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of lead and plastics recycling technology and production processes preferred but not required
• Lean/Six Sigma training/experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Proficient technical skills in mechanical engineering and maintenance of machinery and equipment preferred, but not required

• Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask directly against skin (e.g. clean shaven if applicable), work in a hot/high temperature production facility, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willingness and ability to comply with safety protocols and company-provided decontamination measures which include utilizing private shower facilities upon leaving the plant environment with or without…