Production Supervisor

Job Description:

MAIN FUNCTION:

• Monitors and controls the manufacturing processes ensuring product is in compliance with customer requirements.
• Direct supervisor of the Production Department personnel.
• Supervise the entire plant operations during non-business times, including Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Laboratory areas.
• Support the management of feedstock inventories, employee training, and the plant quality system. Conduct plant inspections to reduce unit downtime while improving efficiencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functional Responsibilities
• Direct Supervision of Production department personnel.
• Process Monitoring- Inspect all process equipment to ensure proper operation & efficiency.
• Process Work Instructions and Reports- Implement all work instructions, and complete all necessary reporting.
• Process Equipment Operation- Monitor and direct safe and proper process equipment operation.
• Acceptable implementation of all Production Department, and Plant policies.
• Off-Spec Reprocessing- Processing and handling of Off-Spec material, rerun, and prevention of quality Storage Tank contamination.
• Process Control- Ensure that the product is in compliance with customer requirements.
• Direct production unit(s) shutdowns and startups.
• Supervise product loading and oil unloading activities during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Safety- Conduct weekly safety meetings, correct unsafe conditions, and implement all safety policies.
• Environmental- Observe, and take actions to mitigate fugitive emissions related events or conditions.
• Housekeeping- Survey responsible process areas and perform housekeeping to maintain plant facilities in a safe and orderly condition.

CHARACTERISTICS

• High energy level, self-motivating, team player, with an excellent work ethic.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to effectively manage both people and situations.
• Self-confident and secure to be able to identify and correct problems through good troubleshooting techniques.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering preferred.
• Three to five years previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• One to two years of Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective PC and PC-application software skills.