Production Supervisor II

Production Manager

Key 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 hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

$93,000 - $138,000 a year