Booster Supervisor

Austin Powder•McArthur, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family. Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.

Requirements

18+ years of age
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Ability to read and maintain proper documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in various environmental conditions (hot/cold, wet floors, loud environments)
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs regularly and stand/walk up to 10 hours per day
High manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
Ability to work at heights or elevated surfaces for short periods
Availability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice
Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively
Flexibility to assist with additional duties as directed by the manager.
1+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
1+ years of experience in explosive or chemical manufacturing
Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

Uphold the company’s top priorities: Safety (1) and Service (2) in all decisions and actions.
Serve as the primary backup to the Booster/Balloons Manager.
Be on-call 24/7, available by phone and on-site as needed, including overtime.
Build and maintain strong relationships with team leaders and act as a trusted listener for employees.
Manage inventory and ordering materials and products.
Assist in creating, coordinating, and communicating the production schedule.
Support tracking and reporting of production efficiencies.
Complete Management of Change (MOC) documentation and temporary work instructions.
Develop expertise in plant operations, systems, and products.
Troubleshoot operational issues and contribute to effective solutions with strong attention to detail.
Support the manager in executing company policies and initiatives.
Promote clear, consistent communication and be open to feedback.
Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team engagement.
Provide support during employee training and when challenges arise.
Attend management meetings as a delegate when assigned.
Use multiple communication methods to engage with employees.
Demonstrate frequent coaching and mentoring across the team.