Operations Supervisor

ICL Group•Lawrence, KS

4d•$74,000 - $101,000

About The Position

As the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for overall daily manufacturing supervision with focus on safety, environmental and financial goals that meet internal and external customer needs reliably. I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? Ensure ESH Compliance: Promote safety first culture that fosters an injury free work place Promote procedure compliance to ensure site environmental, safety and health standards are met Lead ES&H incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed Engage employees in daily ES&H discussions Clarify housekeeping requirements Enforce all policies and standards and routinely audit performance Issue safety permits Successfully complete RCRA introductory/orientation training Successfully complete RCRA annual refresher training Monitor and support RCRA activities in Business Unit Perform job safely, in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with all cGMP requirements Departmental Operations: Assist Phosphate Business Manager in defining, developing, communicating and implementing area-specific objectives Foster an open line of communication with production planning and shipping to ensure customer demands are met Measure and monitor performance utilizing area-specific metrics. Achieve budgeted rates, OST, NRFT and compliance targets Foster innovative thinking within the assigned area(s) Regularly communicate business goals, objectives and desired outcomes Establish, communicate and enforce acceptable standards of performance and behavior within the team Create and maintain an environment in which the “operating principles” guide the thinking and behavior of each team member Reconcile conflicts within the team Manufacturing Manage maintenance activities in area and promote continuous improvement of equipment reliability Ensure team members have daily work assignments and schedules Work with area planner and operations support lead to schedule overtime to support material flow Promptly and effectively resolve process or mechanical variations/deviations Ensure communication between maintenance and production teams is timely and effective Interface with other Business Unit Leaders to ensure continuity and optimization of material flow Meet budgeted volume and quality commitments Support capital and expense projects Effectively interface with manufacturing engineers support to increase operational efficiencies Ensure Cost Management Meet budget commitments regarding spending and overtime Participate in capital planning and execution Participate in expense budget planning and monitor actual spending versus budget Quality, Food Safety & Customer Service Ensure that area personnel actively participate in customer relations activities Foster positive relationships with customers Foster positive relationships with suppliers Ensure areas are food safety compliant at all times Ensure compliance with all food safety system requirements Complete food safety action items in a timely manner Understand and follow all applicable Lawrence Quality System Practices Communicate, investigate and correct any quality exceptions and issues Achieve targets for generation and consumption of phosphate rework product Department Development Provide performance expectations and feedback to all employees Proactively address substandard performance Ensure team is staffed with qualified members capable of performing their duties safely and efficiently Ensure team members are accountable for executing their respective roles and responsibilities as defined by standards of performance and performance metrics Actively listen to people, put them at ease and build rapport, trust and respect Attend all requisite training sessions and support training initiatives in Business Unit

Requirements

High School Diploma at a minimum, college degree preferred
Chemical process knowledge and/or experience
Strong mathematical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Interest in and commitment to teamwork and team based systems
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated computer literacy with business applications
Ability to safely exit the plant in the event of an emergency

Responsibilities

Ensure ESH Compliance
Departmental Operations
Manufacturing
Ensure Cost Management
Quality, Food Safety & Customer Service
Department Development

Benefits

Competitive base pay and performance bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
Generous Leave and FMLA policies
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Student Loan Assistance
Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more