What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Glen-Gery?
Glen-Gery, one of the Nation’s leading brick manufacturers, is looking to hire an experienced Production Supervisor for the Adel, IA, Plant. As the Production Supervisor you will manage grinding and manufacturing process's including Grinding, Raw Material Blending, Extrusion, Special Shapes, and Packaging.
About The Company
Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA.
Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada.
Duties And Responsibilities
Supervisor Safety Responsibilities:
Glen-Gery offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.
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About The Company
Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA.
Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada.
Duties And Responsibilities
Supervisor Safety Responsibilities:
- Responsible for safe operation of all manufacturing processes to include
- coordinating department safety training for all employees, both individual & group
- level, and maintaining all training documentation as required
- Responsible for the implementation of the LOTO and all other GG Safety Policies and Procedures
- Organize and coordinate Safety Tool Box Talks as required
- Responsible for Safety, Quality and Housekeeping audits in all responsible departments
- Responsible for all accident investigations for all responsible departments
- Product quality, meeting all established GG quality standards - training of all responsible staffing to maintain or exceed this standard
- Manage the grinding and manufacturing process to include but not limited to: Grinding, Raw Material Blending, Extrusion, Special Shapes, and Packaging
- Manufacturing crews will consist of 15-20 employees
- Preventative maintenance/repairs in the facility and all equipment in department of responsibility
- Direct reports - crushing/grinding, extrusion, coating mixing, molded manufacturing, setting
- Responsible for goal setting and annual reviews (performance management)
- Responsible for scheduling, labor management and daily functions
- Vacation scheduling
- Maintaining Hourly staffing
- Responsible for enforcing discipline of employees when applicable, per Plant Rules and Plant Safety policies
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators and metrics to adequately control quality and costs as associated department of responsibilities
- Attend meetings with Operations management staff
- Monitor and improve efficiencies, reducing downtime in all associated departments
- Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to plant management
- Responsible for assuring manufacturing and associated maintenance costs are maintained within budgeted levels
- Responsible for Continuous Improvement (CI) activities in associated departments
- Responsible for entering Purchase Orders into ERP system
- Technical Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- 5 year minimum work experience in an industrial manufacturing work environment
- Supervisory and management experience in a production manufacturing environment
- Ability to work multiple shifts
- General mechanical skills and abilities.
- Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel
Glen-Gery offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.
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