Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production supervisor oversees the plant production activities; directly supervise the activities of the front line production employees charged with the performance and verification of production activities throughout the plant to support continuous improvement of the site manufacturing operations to enable manufacturing of products in scheduled quantities, at the lowest sustainable cost and acceptable quality.

Responsibilities ( main areas of responsibilities of the position)

• Responsible for providing leadership to ensure all company safety rules and agency regulations are observed by all employees. This includes providing a safe workplace, planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals
• Communicate site operating targets and results and solicit feedback on causes for gaps relative to sales, production, training and maintenance targets
• Manage employee, environmental and public relation concerns; as assigned
• Support regulatory compliance with environmental regulations for the lime facility
• Provide day-to-day supervision of hourly employees ensuring effective job performance and task completion
• Execute work plans and daily activities
• Participate in required meetings, investigations, and other activities associated with site leadership; as appropriate
• Provides task training to employees to ensure technical competence of employees is maintained
• Supervise and ensure conformance to the company safety and environmental programs
• Identify and initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product or process
• Oversee the loading of raw materials into the operation as well as shipments and distribution of finished goods and materials
• Ensure appropriate records and data are input into SAP; as required
• Actively assess work environment to remove potential safety and environmental risks
• Comply with union agreements and ensure supervisory actions do not violate them
  
  

Key performance indicators

• Achieve required safety expectations, i.e., no recordable injuries or lost time
• Comply with environmental and other government regulations
• Maintain production to meet customer shipment and quality requirements
• Maintain approved budget, production, fuel ratio and fuel blend
• Efficiency reached by his/her team members
  
  

Basic Requirements (Education, Level Of Experience, Language)

• Qualified candidates will have a associates degree in a technical discipline or technical certificate; or related experience
• Minimum of 7 years related experience of direct production supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with focus on quality, safety, environmental matters, process & people; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc., highly preferred
• Strong material management skills; must be results driven & a self-starter
• Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions as required; easily understands & follow directions
• Detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities; basic understanding of SPC charts and Pareto analysis; rotary kiln or reheat furnace experience, a plus; willing and able to work rotating shifts
  
  

Needed Knowledge and Skills (Technical knowledge required by the position)

Knowledge

Skills

• Technical knowledge of heat and material balance, kiln equipment, and refractories
• Demonstrated knowledge of science to include chemistry, physics, combustion
• Possesses strong analytical thinking skills to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Extensive knowledge and background of continuous manufacturing and production processes, knowledge and experience working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance; Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to apply appropriate conflict management strategies to ensure conflicts are resolved to the benefit of all parties.
• Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships.
• Demonstrates excellent technical writing skills for producing SOP, reports, and other appropriate communications.
• Knows appropriate negotiating tactics and is able to negotiate win/win agreements without compromising principles.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage maintenance projects using project management methodology and techniques.
• Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with an emphasis on being results oriented
• Demonstrate strong trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
• Possess strong organizing skills and able to multi-task
• Possess excellent problem solving and decision making ability
• Possess good computer skills; Microsoft office suite and SAP
• Possess solid management skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with Provincial and Federal regulatory agencies and how they impact the safety and environmental aspects of the business
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and adapts to fast-paced changing environments