Job Description
Job Description
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.
1. Floor Supervision (35%):
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Review silo & raw materials levels ensuring we have the bulks needed for the shift.
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Review production schedule and communicate with the Planner if there are any issues or concerns.
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Walk the production lines ensuring employees have tools, work orders and are wearing proper PPE.
2. Housekeeping (5%):
- Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
- Ensure dust collector drums are regularly emptied.
3. Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):
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Lead shift meeting.
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Ensure team has prepared materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
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Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime and quality concerns.
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At the end of shift, prepare and communicate via email shift summary report.
4. Quality Control (5%):
- Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
- Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.
- Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.
5. Equipment & Materials (5%):
- Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs etc.
6. Leadership (25%):
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Attend cross functional meetings as Production representative.
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Review and approve timecards and time off requests.
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Prioritize and allocate work:
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Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
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Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team.
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Assess and Reward Performance:
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Build Team Culture:
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Communicate and Motivate:
**REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 5+ Years Plant experience.
- Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
- Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
- Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
- Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience utilizing ERP system (preferably JD Edwards).
- Proven ability to learn new computer skills and programs.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
Physical Requirements:
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Must pass pre-employment physical.
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Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of pounds.
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Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
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Stand: Must be able to stand % of the day.
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Sitting: Must be able to sit % of the day.
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Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend % of the day.
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Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl % of the day.
You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Production Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Coaching and Mentoring Experience
- ISO 9001 Certification Experience
- Scheduling Experience
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- ERP Software
- Forklifts