Production Superintendent

Production Superintendent - Richmond, Indiana

The Production Superintendent is responsible for overseeing product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for multiple lines in a 24 hour manufacturing process, as well as employee training and development. The superintendent is also responsible for communicating and supporting JM corporate goals and facility targets for safety, productivity and product quality, effectively problem solve and troubleshoot process personal issues and develop corrective actions. The superintendent may also support the facility by assuming the responsibilities of the Plant Manager in their absence.

Your Day to Day:

Manage product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for the operation

Supervise manufacturing resources to meet production goals and assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement

Develop and administer material and labor usage controls and metrics

Plan and schedule work to utilize equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels

Utilize operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions

Ensure production activities are in compliance with company policies procedures and that manufactured goods meet finished product specifications

Maintain strict compliance with all financial, legal, regulatory and environmental requirements within the Operation

Actively support improvement of safety performance by reducing OSHA incident rate and lost time accidents to 0

May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Successful candidate will be a strong people leader with an engineering/technical background

Proven ability to build/establish effective process systems

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Proven ability to diagnose solve process issues

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to work partner with Plant Leadership team

Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement continuous improvement

Working knowledge and understanding of SAP or ERP systems

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Manages a staff of 6 salaried employees, sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.

May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds

Minimal travel required 0 - 10 days per year

Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust mist gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors in engineering