Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Minerals Technologies•Adams, MA

4d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Leadership Career in Manufacturing! Are you ready to take the first step toward a dynamic and rewarding career in manufacturing management? We're seeking a motivated and driven individual for an entry-level management role with exceptional growth potential . This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, lead teams, and contribute to operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment. If you're passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and making an impact, this role is your gateway to long-term success and advancement. Position: Production Engineer & Supervisor - 1st Shift Location: USA | Adams, MA Compensation: approx. $90k-$110k What We Offer: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience Health/Dental/Vision plans 401k company match Life Insurance Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Educational Assistance Employee Assistance Plan Summary The 1st Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and responding to maintenance and production activities, producing sufficient product at budgeted rates to meet sales demands; ensures the quality of products produced; sustains good employee communication and morale to ensure a motivated and productive labor force, Promotes and facilitates the progress of High Performance Work Systems within the department, and performs other duties as assigned. College degree required.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of production-related experience
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, to motivate others and to promote a positive work atmosphere.
Self-starter who can work effectively with a minimum of supervision
Must have the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees within the company
Incumbent must have demonstrated a willingness to challenge conventional ideas, be flexible, innovative and be able to function effectively in a team format
A working knowledge of computer systems – Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to read, write, listen, speak, and understand English
Ability to follow instructions and other oral/written information, compose correspondence in a professional manner, complete paperwork and other documentation accurately
Work independently and with others
Communicate effectively with all individuals internal and external to the organization
Analyze information/situations as needed, be organized and detail-oriented, be able to identify/judge the urgency of a situation, use judgment in decision making and use creativity and negotiation when necessary.
Self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting
Adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments
High level of integrity, motivate and lead others/provide direction, have dependability and self-control to maintain composure, perform multiple tasks at once, learn and memorize procedures, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a cooperative attitude, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.
Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, as necessary.
Call-ins may occur as needed.
Related Bachelor's Degree Required

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains necessary control of production flow to ensure that schedules will be maintained.
Coordinates with maintenance department personnel to schedule maintenance and repairs of production equipment and facilities.
Prepares operating schedules to insure efficient production levels
Controls all direct labor and material cost in area.
Performs new equipment and facilities evaluation and recommends the disposition of worn or obsolete material/equipment in order to improve upon capacity and cost goals.
Helps plan and execute special projects and evaluations
Ensures that products or raw materials (packaging supplies) meet established quality standards, fully utilizing recognized control systems and procedures.
Maintains contact with the Quality Assurance Department and Sales for clarification of customer requirements.
May visit customer sites.
Establishes personal contact with the workforce to ensure high employee morale and cooperation.
Evaluates subordinates' work performance and gives feedback regarding all strengths and weaknesses
Establishes employee goals in line with plant/department objectives and enters into Performance Management system
Completes employee annual and mid-year performance evaluations in Performance Management system and delivers one-on one performance reviews with department personnel.
Makes every good faith effort to achieve Department EEO objectives and ensure that personnel practices are fair and consistent with Governmental regulations.
Update all employee job descriptions and position checklists as needed to ensure duties/responsibilities are current and accurate and review with employees so they have a clear understanding of their role.
Maintains company safety standards and reports all unsafe conditions to EHS/Engineering for prompt corrective action.
Reports all accidents promptly and continually indoctrinates employees with safety principles and practices.
Acts as resource and champion for department continuous improvement activities (Suggestion Program, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem solving, etc.).
Manages individual employee involvement in continuous improvement activities to ensure equal opportunities are available for all department members to participate and contribute.
Promotes the development and advancement of the High Performance Work System in the department.
Works closely with Shift Supervisors/Shift Leads in the delegation of operating responsibilities.
Works with Maintenance Department personnel to ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance is carried out appropriately.
Works with Human Resources in the effective handling of employee relations issues.
Works with Safety Coordinator in updating indices, analyzing trends, etc., to improve department safety and ensure MSHA compliance.
Meets quality and quantity demands through effective planning and operation of area, and maintains desired inventory levels.