Vacancy: Shift SupervisorEssential Duties
- Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process and setting processing variables
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment and resources
- Ensuring products quality is maintained and good are manufactured according to established policies and procedures
- Compiles and analyzes production data to ensure that the production process is run efficiently and cost effectively
- Coordinates with the sales team to ensure that needed components will be delivered to meet scheduled delivery dates
- Monitors inventory of products and raw materials to make sure raw materials are ordered on time to avoid shortages
- Allocates human and material resources according to the production plan
- Trains and monitors other production employees on proper use of equipment
- Participates as necessary in hiring temporary employees and related staff
- Assesses all phases of production operations to establish priorities and sequences for product completion
- Works on continuous improvement of production processes to reduce waste increase efficiency
Skills and Qualifications
- Preferably a degree in chemical engineering
- Previous experience is a supervisory role
- 3+ years in a manufacturing/production environment
- Working knowledge of plastic manufacturing is highly desirable
- Proficiency in verbal, written and telephone communication skills and PC based systems and software, including Microsoft Office is an added bonus
- Willingness to work outside regular business hours
- Experience in lean manufacturing desired
Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.Also include your expected level of remuneration.
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