2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Job Details:

Job Location:

Sylacauga - Sylacauga, AL 35151, Position Type:
Full Time,

• Lead and manage a team of chemical operators.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Foster a positive and safety-conscious work environment.

• Coordinate and oversee the accurate batching of chemicals according to specified formulations and production schedules.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings to optimize blending efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards throughout the batching process.

• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for the team.
• Collaborate with the EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) department to implement and improve safety procedures.

• Implement and maintain quality control measures to guarantee the production of high-quality fertilizer products.
• Conduct regular checks and inspections to verify the accuracy of chemical formulations and batch records.

• Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and perform regular equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Address equipment malfunctions promptly and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.

• Work closely with the materials management to ensure an adequate and accurate inventory of raw materials.
• Supervise accurate accounting of raw material usage and products produced to ensure high inventory accuracy.
• Monitor material usage and report discrepancies to prevent shortages or overages.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increase efficiency in the batching operations.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement enhancements.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of batch formulations, production logs, and equipment maintenance activities.
• Generate reports as needed for production and quality control analysis.

• Effectively communicate with other departments, such as production, quality control, and logistics, to ensure seamless operations.
• Report any issues or deviations from standards to the Production Manager or relevant authorities.

All other duties assigned.

• Proven experience in a supervisory role in a multi-shift manufacturing environment. Chemical Manufacturing or fertilizer production experience strongly desired.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical blending processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Minimum of 5 years' manufacturing experience preferably within a chemical manufacturing environment.