Production Supervisor

TDA Research•Golden, CO

3d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

TDA Research, Inc., located outside Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage a team, deadlines, and compliance for sorbent and catalyst production. This role involves overseeing production quantities ranging from pounds to tons, utilizing various processes and equipment such as mixers, extruders, presses, tanks, and furnaces. The position requires production at all scales, meticulous record-keeping for historical data and future scale-up, and the handling of large quantities of materials and chemicals. The supervisor must be adept at introducing new processes and materials and multitasking to manage concurrent production processes and schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of Supervisory experience
Excellent chemical hygiene
Experience with Batch Manufacturing Processing and Production procedures
Strong proficiency with computers, internet navigation, electronic file structures, and the Microsoft suite
Strong skills in organization and planning, demonstrated ability to work independently, and sound judgment and problem solving
Professional demeanor
Flexibility with responsibilities and tasks, and proven ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to independently assess problems and complete tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, and solvents
Current Driver’s License, able to be insured on company vehicles

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial or manufacturing management, or engineering
Eligible to be a certified fork-lift driver
Experience with production flow and packaging
Experience in streamlining and improving production processes knowledge in supply chain management
Experience troubleshooting product and process issues
Eligible to be Hazmat shipping certified

Responsibilities

Supervise, support, and assist 3-4 Production Technicians in a small, advanced materials manufacturing facility
Administer policies and procedures
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance at the work site and regular presence on the production floor
Responsible for executing daily, weekly, and long-term production plans and schedules.
Maintain physical and electronic batch manufacturing record daily
Track and record inventory for raw materials usage, finished products, and works in progress using a database tool
Maintain quality control procedures to ensure materials produced meet or exceed quality standards
Order raw materials ahead of scheduled production runs
Coordinate shipping of finished product and receiving of raw materials both domestically and internationally including preparation of shipping documentation (e.g., packing slips, labels, BOLs, SLI, etc.)
Coordinate with maintenance team to ensure all equipment is in good working condition
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines
Communicate and coordinate across a cross-functional team including engineers, EH&S, maintenance, logistics, sub-contractors, and sales