Night Shift Blending Supervisor

James Hardie•Wilmington, OH

12d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Blending Supervisor oversees and assists Shift Leaders, Operators, and Rail Car Attendants to meet organizational expectations for people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role collaborates with other departments to identify, analyze, and mitigate blending-related issues; enforces company policies and procedures; resolves team conflicts; and fosters employee engagement. This position works a 12-hour rotating night shift, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., on a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off rotation. The supervisor leads the Blending Team, coordinates raw material deliveries, oversees blending processes and quality, supports equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and partners with Operations and management on production execution and process improvement. The role also includes team communication and training, administrative and reporting duties, safety and housekeeping oversight, and development of operational knowledge and leadership capability during the first 90 days.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to help drive team development effectively.
Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Flexibility to work designated crews and accommodate organizational needs without advance notice.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree from a two-year college or university.
More than 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the Blending Team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Assign work to Team Leaders, Operators, and Rail Car Attendants.
Ensure plant safety procedures are followed and perform machinery safety checks; report safety issues.
Oversee, coordinate, and assist with daily raw material deliveries to ensure materials are available.
Engage with direct reports and team members, promote diversity, encourage shared responsibility, demonstrate honesty and integrity, help employees solve problems, and show respect.
Communicate pertinent information to Rail Car Attendants, Operators, and Leads.
Train Shift Leaders, Operators, and Rail Car Attendants.
Troubleshoot blending systems and equipment and make appropriate adjustments.
Ensure the correct materials and mixes are used according to specifications.
Ensure operators observe batch tolerances, moisture requirements, and other quality parameters.
Monitor blend quality, perform daily audits, and follow posted process standards.
Ensure preventive and general maintenance requirements are met.
Identify maintenance needs and work with Maintenance to repair equipment.
Complete administrative duties and required forms and paperwork.
Assist Operations in executing the production schedule completely and on time.
Ensure housekeeping duties are performed on the plant floor.
Follow and support company policies, practices, and procedures.
Work with the management team to develop and implement process improvement initiatives.
Perform other assignments as directed.