Plant Supervisor

The Vincit Group•Lumberton, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor oversees production, distribution, transportation, and inventory activities at the site. The role executes strategic planning for production and transportation to control costs while improving safety, accuracy, and customer service. It examines procedures and identifies ways to streamline operations and meet demand more profitably. The position supports the movement, storage, and processing of finished goods and raw materials, collaborates with internal departments on process improvements, analyzes production and logistics problems, and develops solutions. It directly supervises production, distribution center, and driver personnel, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum 8 years of lean manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated proficiency executing Operational Excellence initiatives.
Advanced ability with metrics and reporting.
Ability to collaborate with internal departments to achieve departmental and companywide initiatives.
Sense of urgency and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Computer literacy and ability to learn new software programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Management, Organizational Management, or a related field.
Four or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a chemical production environment.
Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Direct production and distribution activities within the facility.
Supervise a team of 3–4 associates across production, warehouse, and office functions.
Oversee manufacturing and distribution operations, including interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising performance; and resolving complaints.
Oversee transportation of goods from the production site to clients and monitor major shipments to ensure receipt.
Order or approve equipment testing, maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
Ensure goods are stored properly and at the correct temperature, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Negotiate contracts and prices.
Ensure safe and efficient daily operation of manufacturing warehouses and loading operations.
Coordinate and schedule warehouse activities to meet customer expectations, optimize loads, and minimize work hours.
Review paperwork to plan work activities, schedule personnel, and balance workloads.
Manage department personnel expense accounts.
Support order fulfillment by working with production personnel, customer service, shipping, and Pro Logistics.
Work with the Inventory Analyst to forecast demand and create supply plans for raw materials and finished goods.
Monitor forecasts and quotas, identify changes, and determine their impact on supply chain activities.
Define performance metrics to measure, compare, and evaluate supply chain factors such as product costs and quality.
Analyze inventories to improve inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service.
Complete special projects as requested.
Identify process improvements and solutions to production and logistics problems.