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Unit Supervisor

The Gowan Co.
Yuma, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 4/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Supervisor position at The Gowan Co.?

Position Summary: 

Supervision of the area of responsibility and Quality control of unit operations.  The production Unit Supervisor will perform these functions in conjunction with production and packaging operations or any number of jobs other than what is described in their basic classification.

Job Status:

  • Direct supervision of assigned personnel.
  • Ensure the team is working safely with correct PPE.
  • Accountability and control of processes and packaging.
  • Manufacturing documentation and time keeping
  • Q.C. system documentation and sampling.
  • Generation of Maintenance work orders and requests.
  • Housekeeping and area cleanliness (5S).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Capable of following detailed written and verbal work instructions in English.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of math and communication skills as it pertains to assigned tasks.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of the processes and equipment in the area to which assigned.
  • Capable of troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of processes and equipment in the area to which assigned.
  • Capable of directly supervising assigned personnel in their area.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of current GMB policy regarding safety, waste disposal and quality systems.
  • Possess a working knowledge of computer system basics and operation as it pertains to assigned tasks.
  • Capable of supervising safe unit operation
  • Partnering with plant department leaders on plant/department goals
  • Operates 90-day accumulation area, including labeling and monitoring for housekeeping and closure of containers.   
  • Must learn correct labeling, storage requirements, inspection methods (including what to inspect), and spill response procedures.

Education:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 5 years of manufacturing experience
  • In house hazardous waste training
  • Familiar with container requirements as well as labeling requirements

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

  • Regularly required to remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
  • Communicates 

Job Expectations / Working Conditions:

  • Regularly lift and/or move objects 5-50 lbs. 
  • Occasional bending, reaching, squatting, pulling, and pushing.

 

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