Celpure Production Supervisor

As the Production Supervisor, you will lead and direct the operational activities of a production team on a 12 hr shift, 24 hr/day, 7 day per week, rotating operating schedule. You will be responsible for creating a safe and positive work environment, ensuring compliance with all internal and external guidelines for product quality, employee safety, environmental compliance, and process equipment optimization. You will also implement standards, procedures, and policies to support the continuous improvement of product quality and process efficiency in order to meet manufacturing goals and objectives.Primary area of Influence includes but not limited to:Tons Produced and Operating Efficiency.Quality and Customer complaints for all Products Produced.Safety of Operating Equipment and Personnel.Environmental monitoring.KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve a leader and role model with respect to Safety.Maintain a safe and healthy working environment according to Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and EPA regulations.Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and packaging of diatomaceous earth. Accurate computerized data entry including production reports, time entry and quality control management.Direct the work of Laborers, Operators, Maintenance.Provide training and support to all Operators.Monitor all equipment operating parameters to ensure that all Productivity, and Quality parameters are being met (i.e.... tons produced, reject quantities, and quality parameters).Prepare and lead daily Safety meeting discussions with the crew at the start of shift.Prepare and complete lab sample analysis.Must complete workplace inspections for the assigned area of responsibility and direct the employees to do the same.Direct the timely correction of items reported on all workplace inspections submitted by the work team.Immediate communication of any and all accidents, incidents, near misses, and significant safety concerns which occur in the assigned area of responsibility.Ensure that all employees in the assigned area of responsibility are fully trained and are following safe work practices.Observe and address unsafe behaviour of all employees and contractors in the assigned areas of responsibility in a timely manner.Responsible for ensuring that the production plan is followed and production rates are maintained.Prioritize work for direct reports, and follow packaging priorities.Document and report shift performance in all functional areas of assigned areas of responsibility on a timely basis.Ensure that interruptions to production are quickly and efficiently overcome in order to maintain productivity as per Plant Goals.Efficiently utilize the available resources to maintain targeted productivity.Identify and resolve roadblocks to productivity in a timely manner.Respond in a timely manner to all concerns brought by employees in the assigned area of responsibility.Escalate issues if roadblocks can not be overcome, and if productivity targets will not or can not be met.Direct shift maintenance personnel to make repairs and follow up with the day shift Maintenance Manager on longer term repairs.Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and perlite fines production Track and trend the performance of the assigned work crew and provide performance feedback as necessary to meet the overall objectives of the department and Plant.Education:Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) strongly preferred.Experience:Minimum three (3) years related experience, including supervision. Compensation Range: 70,000 - $95,000 Depending on education and experience. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Imerys provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, generous 401K match savings plan, and holidays.

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