Position Summary:

Supervises employees on an assigned shift to ensure the manufacture of products or to perform other routine tasks such as 5S work within established timing, quality and cost standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Determines manufacturing priorities based on established weekly production schedules and makes daily assignments to specific compounders assuring raw materials are on site. Oversees production process and flow of finished goods into the appropriate containers.
• Leads the 5S and lean initiative on the production floor.
• Clearly communicates production issues and schedule to all levels of the organization.
• Completes end of shift reports and set-up of schedule for next shift hand off.
• Interacts with the QC lab and interprets specifications to make judgments about the acceptability of production that is in process.
• Implements departmental safety and EH&S programs to ensure the safety of employees working in the area.
• Directs all personnel related actions including training, performance appraisal and professional development.
• Collects data and reports on department metrics such as kg/man-hr and schedule compliance
• Completes analysis on production issues that affect safety and quality including near miss follow up and “right first time” via root cause analysis.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• B.S. Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years industrial experience in the chemical blending industry required.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Background in ISO-9000.
• High level of initiative and responsibility.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Lean and or six sigma training.

Work Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The associate is exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.

Physical Demands

Will be required to perform these functions:

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily
• Routinely required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear
• May be required to work in small spaces and high locations