Production Supervisor (Dallas)

Omya•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages and directs the plant’s day-to-day production operations, ensuring finished products meet quality standards and production equipment performs effectively. The role oversees employees, production schedules, inventory, equipment performance, reporting, safety, and compliance. It also supports continuous improvement and coordinates with maintenance to address equipment issues. This position is located in Dallas, Texas, and may require working swing shifts to cover vacations or unplanned production situations.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in mining, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, or a commensurate level of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of mineral grinding, crushing, and packaging equipment.
Ability to comprehend industrial manufacturing and solve process-related problems.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Good written and oral communication skills and general management skills.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors, other department managers, and subordinates.
Familiarity with personal computers and application software, including automatic process control.
Ability to integrate existing methods with new innovations to solve production problems economically and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero lost-time injury record within the area of responsibility.
Perform duties in accordance with QSHE Manual procedures.
Provide leadership and employee training to maintain high professional standards within the department.
Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates and apply fair and consistent disciplinary practices.
Report accurate payroll and related employee information to Human Resources.
Coordinate and schedule operating hours for production equipment and personnel to meet customer requirements.
Maintain proper inventory control of finished products.
Ensure production equipment operates at optimum performance levels to achieve high quality, maximum productivity, and low production costs.
Drive continuous improvement efforts within the area of responsibility.
Communicate equipment maintenance requests to the maintenance department and follow up to ensure satisfactory completion.
Supervise procedures to ensure production inventory is accurate by product, quality, and quantity.
Generate production reports on equipment production rates, run time, and downtime to evaluate equipment availability and schedule preventive maintenance or repairs.
Ensure process equipment is operated in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain adequate inventory levels of consumable items used within the area of responsibility.
Work swing shifts as needed to cover vacations and unplanned production situations.
Perform the Manager’s duties, including attending the daily staff meeting, when the Manager is absent.
Perform other duties as assigned.