Production Supervisor, 2nd shift

• Track raw material on hand to maintain material stock levels to support production schedule
• Support Safety and Health guidelines and facilitate a culture of safety that is evident in both visual observations and documented processes and procedures.
• Ensure the production area meets all required regulatory Safety (OSHA) and Environmental (EPA Federal, State and Local) requirements and key staff are knowledgeable of those requirements through routine training. 
• Train and coach production staff on safe and proper execution of their responsibilities. 
• Monitor quality of all production ensuring quality tests are performed, standards are met, and non-compliant material is addressed immediately.
• Assist in the scheduling of the plant and staff workload while maximizing plant efficiency. 
• Help train operators to support Autonomous Maintenance of the production areas to eliminate downtime and yield loss. 
• Maintain effective level of accuracy per item count of raw material and finished goods inventories by implementing and maintaining exceptional production controls in terms of material usage and yield reporting.
• Provide input to the Production Manager/Plant Manager for the development of continuous improvement initiatives at the facility and operational capital projects by providing ideas, data and resources.  
• Help production and Plant Managers establish performance goals and targets with subsequent follow up and coaching sessions aimed at improving employee’s skillset.  
• Ensure production areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion by building a culture that understands and supports those activities.   
• Monitor KPI’s daily to maintain expected levels of performance. 
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and train staff. Ensure that those procedures are followed once established and reviewed / updated periodically to maintain good management of change practices.
• Provide weekly updates to management outlining plant objectives and accomplishments. 
• Coordinate with the Production Manager and corporate lab to perform plant trials as a function of product development. 
• Establish cost savings targets and communicate progress. 
• You will cross-train at the Carroll Ave plant to provide coverage as needed and directed by the Production Manager and Plant Manager.

• 1-3 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably gained across multiple employers or sites.
• Experience training and developing teams in diverse manufacturing setting.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP. 
• Proficiency with production management software and other tools, such as ERP or MES systems, and familiarity with standard office software (Excel, Word).  Preferred experience with Syspro.
• Experience with batch operations particularly with a chemical nature. 
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements associated with manufacturing.  
• Bilingual preferred; Spanish and English  
• Exhibit a strong problem-solving and continuous improvement aptitude. 
• Ability to use various math calculations to validate materials required, products produced and inventory quantities.  
• Effective communicator able to motivate employees through actions and proven leadership. 
• Effective conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage interpersonal dynamics in a production setting
• Have good ability to coordinate and delegate tasks to be able to meet production schedule in an effective and efficient manner
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment where English may not be the first language.  
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements. 
• Required to work overtime as needed

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