Shift Supervisor; Night Shift

Position: Shift Supervisor (Night Shift)
Location: Saint Paul

Position Overview:

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.

Critical Success Criteria:

* 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.

Responsibilities:

* 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

Requirements:

* 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

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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…