Dry Blend Supervisor - 12 hour shifts - Nights

Dry Manufacturing Supervisor:

• Proficient in operating all equipment required for dry manufacturing processes, including but not limited to the dry blender, vacuum pump system, dry milling system, and packaging equipment.
• Comprehensive understanding of all dry manufacturing processes and associated documentation.
• Support production planning and coordinate shipping dates effectively.
• Assist in scheduling and maintaining timelines to ensure timely production readiness.
• Lead employees in maintaining clean and safe work areas.
• Produce daily reports detailing the status of completed work.
• Ensure timely reporting of equipment failures.
• Collaborate with employees to maintain a continuous flow of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Capable of operating a forklift; able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly and up to 75 lbs. occasionally throughout the day.
• Comply with federal regulations regarding waste disposal methods.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, ensuring that employees follow safety policies and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to prevent injuries.
• Ensure the dry manufacturing area is accessible and safe for all employees.
• Monitor new personnel closely during their probationary periods to foster a positive safety culture.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure all employees receive thorough training in their areas of responsibility.
• Schedule and conduct training sessions as needed.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

 Criteria:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Strong basic math skills, including the ability to read and operate scales.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Capability to remain composed in stressful situations.
• Proficient in computer use within a Windows environment, including email, data entry, and applications like Word and Excel.

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent the requirements an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these functions.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to use hands for grasping, handling, or feeling; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally or audibly. The employee frequently needs to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regular lifting and/or moving of up to fifty pounds is required, along with the ability to ascend and descend stairs and work at heights. Employees must be able to climb ladders and enter and exit mobile equipment, such as forklifts. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.