Production Supervisor

Orbia•Leominster, MA

11d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

When you are part of the Alphagary team, you are helping to advance life around the world by manufacturing materials that are made into durable, high-performance and sustainable products that connect us to technology, help us when we are sick, keep our homes warm and dry, and enhance our safety. Alphagary designs and manufactures specialty compounds for applications that are extruded or molded by our customers into a variety of end-products that we find in everyday life. As part of the Operations Team, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for the direct supervision of the production facility and employees operating manufacturing lines. Your focus will be to ensure proper training, safety protocols, quality levels, and production scheduling.

Requirements

5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position (Plastics compound production or plastics extrusion production could be helpful)
Excellent communication and listening skills
Proven track record of effective problem-solving
Ability to embrace continuous improvement
Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions
Ability to coach and train employees
Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
Ability to make independent, effective decisions
Ability to be a self-directed team player
Demonstrated focus on safety and quality

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or process engineering a plus.
Familiarity with ISO 9000, TS 16949, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and give feedback to a shift team of up to 30 Operators, and provide indirect leadership to Maintenance and Quality staff
Use KPI and data to record performance and identify/implement opportunities to improve performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Working closely with the EHS Specialist, ensure all production operations are carried out safely, and all aspects of statutory, Company and insurer's safety and environmental policies are met
Provide feedback for the development and improvement of Company Safety Policies and Procedures; ensure the maintenance of good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness
Responsible for conducting and documenting monthly safety routines
Ensure all employees are familiar with hazardous materials procedures, emergency procedures, and access to Safety Data Sheets and personal protective equipment
Ensure quality of finished goods through adherence to operating/production guidelines established for each product and that parameters are clearly known and understood by employees.
Lead resources to ensure that production volumes and product mix are achieved in accordance with the production schedules. Prepare and provide extrusion/blending reports to management
Optimize production efficiency through coordination of extrusion and blender schedules; track and communicate critical material inventories to Production Control to ensure appropriate levels are maintained
Under the direction of the Production Manager, ensure that the department is organized and supervised to provide safe, flexible working conditions to minimize downtime and costs; monitor and maintain overhead costs and staffing levels to control unnecessary expenses
Ensure effective motivation, training, development, and utilization of employees; ensure communication and relationships are developed and maintained on all shifts
Monitor processing conditions and, in liaison with the Production Manager and Process Engineering, investigate process variations and deficiencies and make recommendations to rectify the process parameters to improve or restore acceptable quality standards. Communicate information/recommendations regarding process deficiencies and variations to Quality and Technical Departments
Ensure the development and maintenance of sound human, working, and industrial relationships under the direction of the Production Manager
Ensure that all day-to-day aspects of staffing are effectively coordinated between shifts to ensure consistency. Ensure that all Rules, Regulations, and procedures are adhered to and effectively operated
Train new hires, motivate, and monitor performance to ensure acceptable work standards