Mill Plant Superintendent

Brief Description

Job Summary:

This role has leadership responsibility and accountability for manufacturing operations within respective plant.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership, direction, and counseling to manufacturing personnel to improve health and safety, reduce downtime, continuously improve product quality and consistency, and increase productivity in the manufacturing operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, facilities, and equipment. Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines. Effectively hire, onboard, train, and maintain adequate number of personnel. Ensure that all employees on his/her shift are properly trained in the areas of safety and quality as well as all job functions.
• Work in conjunction with Plant Manager and Human Resources to report potential employee relations issues, counsel employees and administer disciplinary actions in accordance with the Company’s policy.
• Participate in staff selection and recruitment process.
• Understands and enforces all work rules and regulations and maintains a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements.
• Promotes positive employee relations and supports all Company policies and objectives regarding fair employment practices.
• Communicate with employees about performance expectations and be able to proactively discuss performance that falls below job expectations and coach and train as necessary.
• Understand, apply, and meet all function related Quality, and Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in team building, mentorship, and growth to optimize performance as well as skills in organizational change management.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and ability to make quick decisions in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, interact professionally and work cooperatively with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including computer, printer copier, scanner, and mobile phone/radio.
• Proficient computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  
  

Education And Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory role, in a Manufacturing environment.
• Highschool diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in a technical, mechanical, or core business field is preferred.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Current OSHA certification preferred.
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement activities, Lean Management, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 15% to other Lane locations and occasional out of state meetings.
• Ability to lift, up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures.
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for up to ten (10) hours at a time.