Production Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing leadership to ensure all company safety rules and agency regulations are observed by all employees.  This includes providing a safe workplace, planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals
• Communicate site operating targets and results and solicit feedback on causes for gaps relative to sales, production, training and maintenance targets
• Manage employee, environmental and public relation concerns; as assigned
• Support regulatory compliance with environmental regulations for the lime facility
• Provide day-to-day supervision of hourly employees ensuring effective job performance and task completion
• Execute work plans and daily activities
• Participate in required meetings, investigations, and other activities associated with site leadership; as appropriate
• Provides task training to employees to ensure technical competence of employees is maintained
• Supervise and ensure conformance to the company safety and environmental programs
• Identify and initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product or process
• Oversee the loading of raw materials into the operation as well as shipments and distribution of finished goods and materials
• Ensure appropriate records and data are input into SAP and other management applications; as required
• Actively assess work environment to remove potential safety and environmental risks
• Comply with union collective bargaining agreement and company policies and ensure supervisory actions do not violate them

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified candidates will have an associate's degree in a technical discipline or technical certificate; OR related experience
• Minimum of 7 years related experience of direct production supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment with focus on quality, safety, environmental matters, process & people; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc., highly preferred
• Strong material management skills; must be results driven & a self-starter
• Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions as required; easily understands & follow directions
• Detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities; basic understanding of SPC charts and Pareto analysis; rotary kiln or reheat furnace experience, a plus; willing and able to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 facility

Knowledge

• Technical knowledge of heat and material balance, kiln equipment, and refractories a positive
• Possesses strong analytical thinking skills to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Extensive knowledge and background of continuous manufacturing and production processes, knowledge and experience working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance; Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to apply appropriate conflict management strategies to ensure conflicts are resolved to the benefit of all parties.
• Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships.
• Demonstrates excellent technical writing skills for producing SOP, reports, and other appropriate communications.
• Knows appropriate negotiating tactics and is able to negotiate win/win agreements without compromising principles.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage maintenance projects using project management methodology and techniques.
• Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with an emphasis on being results oriented
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Possess strong organizing skills and able to multi-task
• Possess excellent problem solving and decision-making ability
• Possess good computer skills; Microsoft office suite and SAP
• Possess solid management skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with Provincial and Federal regulatory agencies and how they impact the safety and environmental aspects of the business
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and adapts to fast-paced changing environments

Benefits Package Includes

• Group medical/pharmacy insurance options
• Dental insurance & Vision insurance
• A 401k account with company matching contribution
• Annual Incentive Program
• A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Insurance to provide additional coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost
• Employee Referral Program with bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off program, including annual Vacation, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays and Discretionary Time