Production Supervisor

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production plant environment
An understanding of products and process knowledge is an asset
Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
Comfortable with Microsoft Office software
Self-starter, ability to work under minimal to no supervision
Ability to motivate and encourage employee performance (including monthly one on one discussions)
Problem solver and troubleshooting skills

Establish and grow a culture where safety is a core value and all team members are engaged and accountable in injury and loss prevention which includes adherence to Take 5, Near Miss, and Hazardous reporting processes
Direct the day to day Production, Grinding and Blending activities in the plant in order to maintain a high level of productivity and quality by ensuring all operators are stationed at required machines and procedures are followed through three proactive supervision tours
Prepare operating reports to summarize reasons and root cause of production issues, downtime, scrap rates, change over times and variance performance by machine
Leads the development of a culture where 5S and housekeeping are maintained at world class levels and there is genuine pride in the workplace
Engage all members of the team in continuous improvement and drive world-class results
Implement principles of LEAN and develop continually expanding front-line engagement in leading the day-to-day management of operations and maintenance of the workplace
Proactively monitor the MES data management system to ensure accuracy and effective information
Implement and complete technical and leadership training for Lead Hands, Head Operators, and all other Operator classes
Ensure that daily operations are running in accordance with the priority schedules of orders and to safely and efficiently align with both customer and company standards. Liaise with other departments and troubleshoot when necessary

No preferred qualifications provided.