Production Supervisor II

Production ManagerKey Responsibilities:Lead Production Operations: Drive and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production goals, including throughput, capacity, and scheduling targets.Supervise & Optimize Workforce: Assign tasks, monitor work performance, and adjust resources as needed to ensure production deadlines are met on time and according to specifications.Manage Operational Adjustments: Evaluate and adjust production plans as needed to address changes in shipment schedules, inventory levels, and production requirements.Ensure Safety and Quality Compliance: Foster a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to all environmental, health, and safety regulations. Ensure products meet quality standards by partnering with the Quality Department.Improve Efficiency & Reduce Waste: Lead initiatives to reduce waste, optimize production efficiency, and enhance product quality through continuous improvement practices.Oversee Staffing & Scheduling: Manage staffing levels, including shift scheduling, overtime distribution, and ensuring adequate personnel to meet production requirements.Collaborate with Maintenance: Work closely with the Maintenance Department to coordinate repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance, minimizing downtime and maintaining equipment reliability.Budget & Cost Control: Monitor departmental spending, ensuring compliance with budget constraints. Investigate and reconcile any variances in monthly production costs.Team Development: Lead by example in training, mentoring, and developing production staff. Provide clear performance expectations, address any issues, and foster a positive and high-performing team culture.Required Education and Experience:Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or an associate's degree in a technical or management field with supervisory experience.Experience: Previous manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of phosphate manufacturing chemistry and equipment is a plus.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:3 + years of supervisory experience.5+ years manufacturing experience.Strong leadership and team-building skills.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and meet production goals.Deep knowledge of safety practices, regulatory standards, and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and production efficiency.Ability to identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities.Ability to foster a positive team environment while holding employees accountable for performance.Supervisory Responsibility:Direct Reports: 10-30 hourly employees.Indirect Reports: None.Physical Demands:Frequent plant field visits requiring the use of protective gear, such as safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, and hair net.Benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hireAnnual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performanceTax advantaged health savings and spending accounts401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contributionTime off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick daysCompany provided Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFitness Membership Reimbursement ProgramEducational assistance program$93,000 - $138,000 a year