Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Reports to: Manufacturing Manager At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers’ products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products. Join our team, and you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Production Supervisor is to plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with company requirements for safety, cost, quality, and productivity. Essential Responsibilities Direct operational or production activities. Provide leadership, participate in, audit, and train/coach on all production related site safety processes, such as LOTO, Confined space entry, Line Breaking, etc.

Ensure operator accountability in the areas of environmental, health, and safety, housekeeping, quality, and production standards. Record and analyze operational and production data, including SAP transactions. Review, adjust, and approve timecards for employees under your supervision. Assist with hiring personnel through screening, interviewing, and onboarding.

Assist with employee development through performance feedback, evaluation, coaching. Monitor production procedures to ensure proper operation of the plant and continual improvement. Enter incident reports and conduct investigations. Conduct employee training programs. Prepare production progress and status reports. Maintain production and personnel records.

Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning, report any equipment deficiencies or failures, coordinate with the maintenance department as needed. Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions in a timely manner. Determine specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.

Advise others on ways to improve processes or products. Participate in inventorying and ordering materials, supplies, or equipment related to production. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Notify management of work rules violations and participate in disciplinary process when needed. Conformance with the Valtris Quality and Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies and awareness of ISO 9001 and RC14001 management system requirements applicable to this position.

Support company safety initiatives and comply with health and safety policies and legal regulations. Performs other duties and responsibilities, as necessary. Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate variety of electronic office equipment – computer, printer, radio, phone. At times, prolonged periods of sitting at desk working on computer/workstation and on calls.

May occasionally need to lift up to 50 pounds. May occasionally need to bend, stoop, reach and/or twist at the waist. Ability based upon position and need to perform duties/visit/walk through a manufacturing environment with the following conditions: chemical and mechanical operations, dust and fumes, working within safe but proximity to forklift and machine operations, exposure to heat and humidity, hearing or talking around loud machinery.

Wearing of personal protective equipment as required. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, degree in Engineering or technical field a plus. 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment. 1-2 years of supervisory experience. SAP experience. Must be able to work a rotating four day by 12-hour shifts which may cover days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and schedule changes as the business requires.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees. Computer literate --proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP. We offer competitive pay and benefit plans focused on the well-being of our employees.

Benefits

include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k). As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration protected by law.