SUMMARY Reporting to the Assistant Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities and workflows of all employees to promote the overall efficiency of plant operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervise all rail receiving, commodity loadout, flake grain grinder production employees on assigned shift
Schedule and coordinate work hours and duties for employees on assigned shift; ensure regular and temporary employees are trained appropriately for assigned work
Work with maintenance personnel on all issues pertaining to function and efficiency of facility; ensure timely follow-up of repairs
Oversee housekeeping program activities for entire work site
Coordinate logistics for receiving and loadout of all products
Coordinate production schedule and volume with Dispatch, Trucking and Sales personnel
Provide coaching and training of employees, including temporary employees; recommend employee personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations to the Plant Manager
Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods
Maintain a safe, clean and efficient work environment; ensure all safety processes and procedures are adhered to and enforced
Coordinate and schedule all safety and regular employee tailgate meetings
Develop knowledge and understanding of all systems in locomotive operation, rail receiving, releasing, rail traffic, scale operation, loadout procedures, sampling procedures, inventory processes and measurements
Prepare daily and weekly reports for SJVAPCD and SPCC
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Competencies
Boiler operations and other equipment
Safety, inventory and maintenance processes and procedures
Computer systems to create spreadsheets
Technical and mechanical systems related to operations
Ability to:
Take and follow directions
Maintain high-quality control standards; effectively problem-solve, supervise and troubleshoot
Gain knowledge of locomotive operations to include scheduling of repairs and maintenance
Handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines regularly and consistently
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organization
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Evaluate employees fairly and objectively
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all co-workers and staff, external personnel including BNSF / UP railroad personnel
Work flexible hours
Experience and Training Guidelines:
College coursework in technical field desired
Three (3) years’ demonstrated experience leading and directing a team in a production environment
MS Office – Excel, Word; SAP experience desired
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize successfully
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Physical requirements
Frequent standing and/or long period of time on feet, occasional bending, and squatting, kneeling.
Occasional lifting, and/or moving over 75 pounds.
Occasional grasping, holding and reacting.
Constant use of overall vision; frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions.
Frequent co-worker contact; occasional working alone.
Available to response to emergency calls; work weekend and or holidays.
Available to climb ladders/stairs up to heights in excess of 100’
Working conditions
Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment subject to street or field noise and environment including loud exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Some duties involve working in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Position may require work outside regular business hours, including weekends and holidays. Occasional travel to other company locations.
Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.