Shift Supervisor (Night Shift)

Gopher Resource•Eagan, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor will oversee the people and processes within a given work area in production. This position is scheduled for 12-hour shifts covering 5:30pm-5:30am on a rotating 4 on/4 off basis. Critical Success Criteria: Ensure employees follow safety and environmental health procedures to help protect people and the environment. Make critical operations decisions with minimal consultation that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently. Plan and schedule staff to meet daily production needs. Oversee, coach and train employees to be the best they can be in their jobs so that they have a successful career and future at Gopher Resource, as well as ensure high quality and safe production.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED minimally required
Previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce
Previous work experience within a heavy industrial manufacturing setting
Ability to promote a positive team atmosphere and continuous improvement culture
Ability to read, interpret, and apply labor contract and work rules
Technical proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word
Excellent ability to prioritize, maintain composure and focus during high-stress and urgent situations
Effective, professional communication skills – including active listening, professional email and messaging, and ability to communicate information and work directives in a clear and concise manner
Strong interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution skills
Good organization and time management skills
Willingness to maintain required certifications (Basic First Aid, CPR, Haz Waste) and participate in required training
Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask, work in a hot/high temperature production facility, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas

Nice To Haves

Postsecondary degree in Business, Engineering, Management, or Sciences from accredited College or University preferred, but not required
5+ years of previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce preferred, but not required
Previous work experience supervising union employees preferred, but not required
Strong understanding of lead and plastics recycling technology and production processes preferred but not required
Lean/Six Sigma training/experience strongly preferred, but not required
Proficient technical skills in mechanical engineering and maintenance of machinery and equipment preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Develop production staff to ensure they are properly trained on operating procedures, operation of equipment, and safety guidelines; develop lead production staff in basic supervisory skills
Make all critical decisions, with minimal consultation, that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently
Plan and schedule shift work according to product schedule and hourly staff on the shift; coordinate the plan with leads on shift
Conduct rounds to check on all gauges, controls, equipment, and document stats on log sheets for permanent record keeping
Respond to any health issues according to basic first aid guidelines and training
Take immediate action, as necessary, in production plant regarding safety violations, production standards deviations, and other operating problems that arise during the course of production
Review maintenance work performed during the shift to ensure productivity is on track; adjust maintenance priorities as necessary to reflect any critical malfunctions during the shift
Participate with others in management discussions related to the operation of the production plant
Participate in new hire/staff selection and training
Report shift statistics at the end of shift and assist the next shift supervisor with the transition to ensure continuous operation of the plant; make rounds with incoming shift supervisor to review the status of the plant prior to shift change
Recommend equipment upgrades, workforce adjustments, process modifications; may recommend product or service modifications
Enforce employee attendance policies and procedures through the shift
Participate in the evaluation process of team performance, offering constructive feedback on the areas of position skills and needed development
Consult with Department Manager to ensure new processes are accurately documented; when gaps are identified, coordinate with production to get resolved
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management