What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Continental Carbon Company?
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.