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Location: Willsboro, NY

As the Production Supervisor, you will ensure production activities are completed in a safe, timely, and efficient manner for Mill.

Takes a lead role in leading production crews in completing jobs/tasks. Directs the work of production crews. Conducts root cause analysis; Works with a team of engineers, maintenance and operating personnel to improve throughput, reduce cost, increase efficiency and quality, reduce waste or non-productive time. Provides a systematic approach to business improvement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Plan, Supervise, and ensure execution of all the production activities of the plant in Willsboro
• Fully supports location health, safety, environmental and quality programs by participating in their implementation, maintenance and enforcement as well as compliance with corporate programs and policies.
• Coach and/or hold employees accountable immediately when you see those not meeting requirements.
• Recognize and celebrate employee efforts and successes.
• Ensure incident investigation and root-cause because analysis is conducted whenever an incident occurs. Ensure the incident report is completed immediately and action items are addressed in a timely manner. Review the accident site and meet with people involved.
• Lead efforts in fostering a team environment within the production staff.
• Ensure production timely collection of production data to ensure equipment is operating efficiently
• Effectively communicate expectations and provide feedback to employees regarding performance in safety, quality, and product delivery.
• Manage production schedule and organize available resources to fulfill customer needs.
• Partner with site Maintenance organization to effectively and proactively improve up-time, reduce unplanned repairs, minimize ‘run-to-fail’ activities.
• Liaise with Packaging & Shipping to ensure product is available for on-time shipment.
• Provide front line process technical expertise / problem solving and hands-on process assistance to the production staff to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all processes and work activities are fully compliant with regulatory and corporate policy – that operators are well-trained and executing requirements.
• Communicate with Customer Service regarding customer demand and issues that may arise impacting production.
• Establish, implement and communicate KPIs to effectively drive all of the above-mentioned activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships (engaging and forthright) with subordinates so that the team adopts the efforts to achieve the established targets – Adept at Change Management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem solving skills (process, mechanical, and people) to identify opportunities for improvement and develop then implement resolution to the point the issue is eliminated
• Demonstrated sense of ownership to the point that constraints are eliminated rather than accepted - Comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Demonstrated success in preparing and presenting improvement proposals with appropriate justification
• Ability to further develop subordinates by identifying and fostering growth environment
• Excellent multi-tasking skills with proven computer skills to enhance ability to effective

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment
• Leadership experience

Compensation Range: $70,000 - 85,000 plus a bonus, depending on education and experience

As the Production Supervisor, you will lead and direct the operational activities of a production team on a 12 hr shift, 24 hr/day, 7 day per week, rotating operating schedule. You will be responsible for creating a safe and positive work environment, ensuring compliance with all internal and external guidelines for product quality, employee safety, environmental compliance, and process equipment optimization. You will also implement standards, procedures, and policies to support the continuous improvement of product quality and process efficiency in order to meet manufacturing goals and objectives.

Primary area of Influence includes but not limited to:

• Tons Produced and Operating Efficiency.
• Quality and Customer complaints for all Products Produced.
• Safety of Operating Equipment and Personnel.
• Environmental monitoring.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve a leader and role model with respect to Safety.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment according to Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and EPA regulations.
• Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and packaging of diatomaceous earth.
• Accurate computerized data entry including production reports, time entry and quality control management.
• Direct the work of Laborers, Operators, Maintenance.
• Provide training and support to all Operators.
• Monitor all equipment operating parameters to ensure that all Productivity, and Quality parameters are being met (i.e.… tons produced, reject quantities, and quality parameters).
• Prepare and lead daily Safety meeting discussions with the crew at the start of shift.
• Prepare and complete lab sample analysis.
• Must complete workplace inspections for the assigned area of responsibility and direct the employees to do the same.
• Direct the timely correction of items reported on all workplace inspections submitted by the work team.
• Immediate communication of any and all accidents, incidents, near misses, and significant safety concerns which occur in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure that all employees in the assigned area of responsibility are fully trained and are following safe work practices.
• Observe and address unsafe behaviour of all employees and contractors in the assigned areas of responsibility in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that the production plan is followed and production rates are maintained.
• Prioritize work for direct reports, and follow packaging priorities.
• Document and report shift performance in all functional areas of assigned areas of responsibility on a timely basis.
• Ensure that interruptions to production are quickly and efficiently overcome in order to maintain productivity as per Plant Goals.
• Efficiently utilize the available resources to maintain targeted productivity.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks to productivity in a timely manner.
• Respond in a timely manner to all concerns brought by employees in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Escalate issues if roadblocks can not be overcome, and if productivity targets will not or can not be met.
• Direct shift maintenance personnel to make repairs and follow up with the day shift Maintenance Manager on longer term repairs.
• Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and perlite fines production
• Track and trend the performance of the assigned work crew and provide performance feedback as necessary to meet the overall objectives of the department and Plant.

Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years related experience, including supervision.

Compensation Range: 70,000 - $95,000 Depending on education and experience. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Imerys provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, generous 401K match savings plan, and holidays.

Based at our flagship manufacturing in Lompoc, CA, the Site Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a large plant site which includes mining, production, maintenance, quality lab, warehousing, and shipping. As the site leader, you will operate and maintain an efficient, productive and safe workplace, implementing IMERYS policies and best practices.

Relocation assistance provided

The Site Manager has direct supervision responsibilities over employees working in mining, production, maintenance, quality lab, and warehousing. Site manager ensures adherence to local, state and federal governance required as well as assurance of a safe and productive work environment for all site employees.

JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS

The Lompoc site is nearly 5000 square acres; it has a surface mine and 4 distinct processes. Over 1500 sku’s exist for the wide range of products produced. The annual sales budget is in excess of $80M.

• Responsible for preparing the Site budget, forecast and close management of.
• Direct supervisory responsibility of 8 employees with a site average headcount over a 24 hr period of 160. More than 50% of time is spent supervising others.
• Requires interaction with customers, vendors, regulatory personnel, and corporate personnel.
• Review and approval of timecards, expense reports and purchase orders.
• Recommends and supports management of capital projects.
• Insures compliance with CGMP, FCC and Pharmacopeia guidelines
• Minimal domestic travel required (2-3 times/year) and typically no international travel required.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination of mining, production, warehousing and maintenance.
• Supervise all employees at plant
• Review financials, prepare forecast and budgets to assure that plant remains profitable
• Ensure maintenance of a safe and clean work environment for employees through direct supervision and guidance through corporate policies and standards
• Communicate with customers to ensure that they are getting the best quality service and products
• Define priorities and prepare plans for site wide process and efficiency improvements
• Participates in cross-functional teams to support overall company goals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree required.
• Minimum 10 years heavy industrial and leadership experience required.
• Experience in Mining industry
• Maintenance and Reliability experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Union experience would be helpful.

$190k - $230k base salary range, plus a bonus. Your starting salary within this range will be based on your specific qualifications, relevant experience, and overall background.