Production Supervisor

Specialty Granules LLC•Washington Township, PA

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for safely and economically producing quality roofing granules while driving a continuous improvement culture within their work group. This role involves leading, managing, and developing the work skills of employees, and managing costs to produce the required quantity and quality of granules on-time and according to the production plan.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Minimum (1-2) years supervisory experience in a mining/manufacturing operation.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems in a manufacturing operation.
Good decision-making skills
Good organizational skills
Effective verbal/written/listening communication skills
Proficient Computer skills – Google Suite ADP Etime, Workday, SAP
Thorough knowledge of MSHA standards
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other Continuous Improvement and problem-solving techniques
Root Cause Analysis experience or other problem-solving technique
Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) Planning, Raw Materials management, and Constraint Management knowledge
Ability to lead/influence/manage people
Team player - Positive interaction and participation on teams
Willingness to embrace change and champion change positively to direct reports
Desire and willingness to drive change in improving operations
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards are met at all times.
Conduct contractor safety inspections per SGI policy.
Lead and manage assigned production personnel to safely meet/exceed all manufacturing goals.
Develop and improve assigned production personnel skills in preparation for future career opportunities.
Know and understand all product specifications.
Clearly understand the process and equipment locations.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify and correct the root causes of events.
Accurately and timely prepare required reports and maintain accurate data and other records as required.
Schedule/plan manpower and production schedules.
Effectively communicate maintenance needs to subordinates/team members and ensure follow-up to confirm maintenance was performed effectively.
Notify management of downtime with clear/detailed explanation of issues as required.
Write clearly defined work orders and develop SOP’s for the department.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings using Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and problem-solving techniques.
Articulate and document site goals and objectives (as needed).
Perform employee reviews with coaching and disciplinary action where needed.
Provide training to direct reports for safety, SOP’s, and plant equipment.