Alkegen-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Council Grove, KS
5,001-10,000 employees
Chemical Manufacturing

The Supervisor has the responsibility to lead, coordinate, improve performance for the activities of the production workforce, in a supervisory capacity to achieve manufacturing goals outlined by production schedules and departmental objectives. The Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment, achieving quality standards, promoting the team concept approach to managing, accurate reporting of daily production accomplishments and problems and consistent application of company/plant policies and procedures.

  • Assists, coaches and develops front line employees.
  • Manage employee performance, attendance and behavior to company expectations.
  • Manage corrective action, coaching and proactive employee communication to drive positive employee relations with staff.
  • Direct the production workforce for a given shift in the manufacture of ceramic fiber products toward specified schedules, productivity and quality objectives.
  • Report production, material and manpower usage, equipment and process problems accurately and on a daily basis.
  • Maintain product integrity by insuring compliance with established manufacturing and/or quality specifications through continuous process control techniques.
  • Promote the teamwork approach among shift personnel and between functions.
  • Maximize employee involvement in decision making.
  • Maintain, assign daily tasks for the work force to avoid repetitive physical activity and maintain job assignment equality.
  • Train production team members to perform job requirements in a safe and effective manner.
  • Recommend improvements and/or modifications to equipment and processes to increase productivity, minimize downtime and increase efficiency.
  • Share information at regular meetings, discuss problems and opportunities.
  • Perform periodic evaluations of team performance to achieve or exceed plan.
  • Assist other branches in product testing and development and process improvement implementation.
  • Monitor personnel and equipment for unsafe conditions and actions.
  • Act in accordance with all health, environmental and safety standards.
  • Facilitate monthly safety meetings, follow up on employee suggestions and address action items in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and secure the Kansas facility for weekly shutdowns.
  • Open, prepare facility for production and occupation of production work force.
  • High school degree required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or other business-related function preferred.
  • 3 - 5 Years' Supervisory Experience in manufacturing directly managing front line staff.
  • Ability to Rotate Shifts.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to speak to all levels within an organization.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, production planning and reporting software, etc.
  • Progressive Leadership and Change Management Skills.
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