Production Supervisor - 12 Hours Days
Verdesian Life Sciences, Scott City, MO, United States
Production Supervisor - 12 Hours Days
Job Category: Plant Production
Full-Time
On-site
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701, USA
Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Acquire knowledge and understanding of all production lines and formulations to adequately support production operations at the Cape Girardeau site
Provide leadership on the floor to help production employees receive, warehouse, distribute, and produce products within Verdesian Operations
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods
Conduct daily toolbox talks with entire staff and maintain safety standards
Maintain thorough knowledge of pertinent regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables and chemicals
Maintain accurate records of safety procedures concerning lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, etc.
Oversee plant safety program on the floor to ensure employees are working in a manner consistent with training, injury reporting, and assuring plant environment is accessible and safe for employees, customers, and public
Assure shift personnel are following all safety procedures at all times
Watch new personnel closely during their probationary periods to create a positive safety culture
Conduct and record lab analysis of manufactured products (QA/QC)
Train as functional back-up for all production operators to be knowledgeable from experience on how to handle problems or setbacks from normal operations
Examine machinery used in the production process to verify conformance to quality standards
Gain proficient understanding and be capable of operating all equipment where needed in the areas of Plant Production Processes including, but not limited to, materials, mixing, packaging, dry production, compacting, quality control, receiving, and distribution of all products
Warehouse and storage of materials in an orderly and consistent manner, i.e., Raw vs. WIP vs Finished
Maintain housekeeping practices in the plant to a high standard to be ready at any time for customers or management tours of the facility
Read work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
Observe equipment operations, test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning
Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training
Maintain and approve employee time and manage any attendance issues according to company policy
In concurrence with plant management and human resources, issue discipline to employees as necessary and appropriate according to company policy
Review shift paperwork to ensure pertinent information is recorded by each operator in each production area to point out and highlight issues affecting production, use and consumption of raw materials, clean outs and finished goods
Work with production leads to ensure that inventory supply of materials consistently meets appropriate demand
Project support for new startups of products specifically assigned by Production Manager
Complete facilities maintenance duties as assigned
Other duties not listed above as assigned by immediate supervisor
Criteria:
Proficiency in all Verdesian products software and programs related to job functions of this position
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient use of MS Office: Word and Excel
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize work
Proficient use of standard lab equipment
Ability to handle oneself in stressful situations
Maintain production quality
Observe Safe Food/Safe Feed criteria
Complete required production forms and recording
Perform basic maintenance as needed and assist maintenance as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum work experience in a supervisory position of 2 years
Minimum education of high school diploma
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to ascend and descend multiple levels of stairs, use of ladders, walk on open grating structures at heights up to 50 feet, able to pass a respirator fit test and able to complete the outlined physical requirement while wearing a respirator.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Category: Plant Production
Full-Time
On-site
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701, USA
Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Acquire knowledge and understanding of all production lines and formulations to adequately support production operations at the Cape Girardeau site
Provide leadership on the floor to help production employees receive, warehouse, distribute, and produce products within Verdesian Operations
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods
Conduct daily toolbox talks with entire staff and maintain safety standards
Maintain thorough knowledge of pertinent regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables and chemicals
Maintain accurate records of safety procedures concerning lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, etc.
Oversee plant safety program on the floor to ensure employees are working in a manner consistent with training, injury reporting, and assuring plant environment is accessible and safe for employees, customers, and public
Assure shift personnel are following all safety procedures at all times
Watch new personnel closely during their probationary periods to create a positive safety culture
Conduct and record lab analysis of manufactured products (QA/QC)
Train as functional back-up for all production operators to be knowledgeable from experience on how to handle problems or setbacks from normal operations
Examine machinery used in the production process to verify conformance to quality standards
Gain proficient understanding and be capable of operating all equipment where needed in the areas of Plant Production Processes including, but not limited to, materials, mixing, packaging, dry production, compacting, quality control, receiving, and distribution of all products
Warehouse and storage of materials in an orderly and consistent manner, i.e., Raw vs. WIP vs Finished
Maintain housekeeping practices in the plant to a high standard to be ready at any time for customers or management tours of the facility
Read work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
Observe equipment operations, test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning
Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training
Maintain and approve employee time and manage any attendance issues according to company policy
In concurrence with plant management and human resources, issue discipline to employees as necessary and appropriate according to company policy
Review shift paperwork to ensure pertinent information is recorded by each operator in each production area to point out and highlight issues affecting production, use and consumption of raw materials, clean outs and finished goods
Work with production leads to ensure that inventory supply of materials consistently meets appropriate demand
Project support for new startups of products specifically assigned by Production Manager
Complete facilities maintenance duties as assigned
Other duties not listed above as assigned by immediate supervisor
Criteria:
Proficiency in all Verdesian products software and programs related to job functions of this position
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient use of MS Office: Word and Excel
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize work
Proficient use of standard lab equipment
Ability to handle oneself in stressful situations
Maintain production quality
Observe Safe Food/Safe Feed criteria
Complete required production forms and recording
Perform basic maintenance as needed and assist maintenance as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum work experience in a supervisory position of 2 years
Minimum education of high school diploma
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to ascend and descend multiple levels of stairs, use of ladders, walk on open grating structures at heights up to 50 feet, able to pass a respirator fit test and able to complete the outlined physical requirement while wearing a respirator.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.