Production Supervisor- 3rd Shift

Balchem Corporation•Defiance, OH

17d

About The Position

Balchem Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Defiance site. Reporting to the Production Manager, this position assists in directing facility production activities, including safety, quality, production, compliance with EHS, FDA, and GMP standards, and hiring and training personnel. The supervisor supports operations to ensure compliance with the production schedule, standard operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory laws, and Balchem specifications, policies, and procedures. The role also involves process optimization, improving equipment reliability, and identifying and implementing capital projects. Team management is an important part of the position, which serves as coach and counselor as well as a key decision maker. The position requires a high school education, strong math and computer literacy, and verbal and written communication skills. Some college coursework is preferable. Three to five years of supervisory or group-leader experience in a food plant environment is required. The work involves extensive walking in a plant environment that may be noisy, wet, slippery, and hot.

Requirements

High school education required.
Strong math skills and computer literacy.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Three to five years of supervisory or group-leader experience in a food plant environment.
Ability to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to work independently, organize tasks, and manage workload.
Ability to address problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and motivate people.
Ability to perform extensive walking during the job.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework is preferable.

Responsibilities

Manage shift operations and ensure compliance with the production schedule.
Determine efficient use of personnel, equipment, and supplies to meet the production schedule.
Review production reports and regularly monitor production operations.
Use hourly supervisory reports, take corrective action when specifications are not met, and promptly communicate problems and corrective actions to operations staff.
Observe production processes for compliance with written SOPs and audit personnel for compliance with policies and procedures.
Prepare shift reports and communicate shift activities to the Production Manager and Plant Manager daily.
Coordinate staffing requirements with the Production Manager, Plant Manager, and Production Scheduler.
Maintain accurate, current personnel records.
Promote good communication and team-based decision making.
Maintain supply inventory and notify Purchasing when supplies are needed.
Notify the Maintenance Manager of major equipment repair or supply needs, submit work orders promptly, and follow up on their status.
Participate in team meetings and training programs, and provide coaching and advisory support to team meetings.
Set quarterly goals with the Production Manager and pursue personal and professional improvement, including relevant educational enrichment.
Use time-management tools to monitor daily activities and meet with management staff to discuss work, company objectives, and production performance.
Comply with corporate policies and procedures and perform other duties as required.