Production Supervisor

Cambrex•Charles City, IA

17d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supervises operating personnel to support the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of a chemical manufacturing area. The role administers day-to-day manpower, equipment, and processing needs at the plant site and works closely with other departments to ensure timely shipment of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Shift work is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of Windows-based software.
Sound written and oral communication skills.
Successful completion of a DEA background check.
Respirator use is required.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of chemical processing or manufacturing experience.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the assigned production area meets or exceeds safety and quality requirements.
Schedule operations to prevent delays and use manpower efficiently.
Ensure employees follow Standard Operating Procedures in all operations and activities.
Ensure employees are properly trained and evaluate their performance.
Exercise proper care in the use of buildings, equipment, and services.
Perform simple laboratory tests on in-process and waste-material samples to verify proper operation and equipment function.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Department on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for the operations area.
Recommend ways to improve yields and reduce waste, labor, materials, maintenance, handling, and other costs.
Initiate investigations of production issues, work with support groups to resolve them, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Work with Process Engineering and Chemical Development to implement new products in the manufacturing area.
Participate in process evaluations as assigned by production superintendents or process engineers.