Production Supervisor (Dallas)

Omya•New Orleans, LA

3d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages and directs the plant’s day-to-day production operations. The role is responsible for finished-product quality and production-equipment performance, while maintaining safe working conditions and following QSHE Manual procedures. The supervisor leads and trains employees, coordinates production schedules and personnel, maintains inventory controls, monitors equipment performance and production costs, and drives continuous improvement. The position is located in Dallas, Texas, and requires the ability to work swing shifts as needed to cover vacations or unplanned production situations.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in mining, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, or a commensurate level of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of mineral grinding, crushing, and packaging equipment.
Ability to comprehend industrial manufacturing operations and solve process-related problems.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Good written and oral communication skills and general management skills.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors, other department managers, and subordinates.
Familiarity with personal computers and application software, including automatic process control.
Ability to integrate existing methods with new innovations to solve production problems economically and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe working conditions and practices, with the goal of achieving a zero lost-time injury record in the area of responsibility, and perform duties in accordance with QSHE Manual procedures.
Provide leadership and employee training; conduct performance appraisals and apply fair, consistent disciplinary practices.
Report accurate payroll and related employee information to Human Resources.
Coordinate and schedule production equipment operating hours and personnel activities to meet customer requirements.
Maintain proper finished-product inventory control and supervise procedures ensuring production inventory is accurate in product, quality, and quantity.
Ensure production equipment operates at optimum levels to achieve high quality, maximum productivity, and low production costs.
Drive continuous improvement efforts within the area of responsibility.
Communicate equipment maintenance requests to the maintenance department and follow up on their completion.
Generate production reports on equipment production rates, run time, and downtime to evaluate equipment availability and schedule preventive maintenance or repairs.
Ensure process equipment is operated in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain adequate inventory levels of consumable items used in the area of responsibility.
Work swing shifts as needed to cover vacations and unplanned production situations.
Perform the Manager’s duties, including attending daily staff meetings, in the Manager’s absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.