Production Supervisor (First Shift)

Sanimax • South St.Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing production operations by empowering and motivating employees to function as a team in the areas of receiving, unloading and processing of raw materials to achieve the company’s objectives. Sanimax reclaims used cooking oil, meat & organic by-products from the agri-food industry, then transforms them into industrial ingredients that will be used to manufacture everyday items. Sanimax has been in business for 85+ years and our mission is to reclaim, renew and return for a greener future.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in managing and supervising a production team in a manufacturing and continuous process environment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety initiatives and programs as directed by the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator are being carried out.
• Maintain a highly trained and motivated work force.
• Complete individual performance evaluations.
• Ensure that all equipment including the boilers, air scrubbers and other process equipment is operated in an efficient manner.
• Generate an annual operations budget for all production labor.
• Ensure that the fleet, processing facilities, and building and grounds are maintained in a manner which meets all company and government safety and environmental requirements.
• In coordination with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager ensure that all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections get completed as required.
• Drives operational performance through initiative, coaching, training, delegation and accountability in addressing opportunities and problems.
• Looks for and implements improvement opportunities.
• Takes responsibility for own personal growth and development.
• Fosters open and consistent communication with own work team and other work groups including but not limited to Production Planner and support Team, Transportation, Procurement and Finished Goods Sales Team.
• Coaches and develops employees through constructive feedback and facilitation of professional growth.
• Fosters teamwork.
• Ability to take action and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401k match up to 5%
• 3% quarterly bonus
• Competitive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED