Production Supervisor

Zinpro • Shell Rock, IA

2d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by supervising and executing the daily activities required to meet all expectations of safety, environmental, quality and production for the manufacturing plant. Work will center around planning, assigning, directing and executing work, appraising performance, promoting compliance, investigating complaints, resolving problems, and facilitating communication. Success in this position requires the ability to work with complex machinery and perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in a Zinpro manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production environment or warehouse operation
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (PC) and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education
• Experience in a related production environment or industry such as chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, or dairy manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance-related tasks
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP’s, or Lean Manufacturing methods

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, and assign the specific tasks operators execute to meet the production demand. As required, fills in and executes tasks needed to meet daily plans. Responsible for liquid processing, drying, blending, packaging, shipping, receiving, and inventory supplies.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of production documents and ensure confirmation in the system for the activities completed each day
• Identify requirements and support workflow execution (reports, work orders, proposals, etc.), while overseeing work and process orders to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met
• Own the performance of production metrics and execution of the training program for the site
• Ensure accurate raw material and supply cycle counts are provided for planning
• Collaboration with Production Leads, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Operations Manager on weekly production plans and raw material
• Ensure compliance standards are enforced
• Lead first investigation within 24 hours for every issue that arises from execution of the daily workflow
• Support, recommend, and enforce measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Investigate performance gaps and initiate or recommend improvements to Operations Manager for approval, including changes to working conditions or equipment to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure weekly and monthly operator preventative maintenance are assigned and completed
• Recommend and schedule appropriate planned maintenance break-ins with Maintenance and Operations Manager
• Lead annual Operator performance reviews and mid-year check-ins
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off.
• We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees