What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Supervisor position at Magnesita Refractories Co?
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for multiple departments on their assigned shift (2nd or 3rd). They are responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operations across the York Plant. The Shift Supervisor will split their time between some weekends and weekdays to further ensure safety and quality standards are met and production efficiency maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Promote a culture of safety across the York Plant and champion the York Safety Transformation by setting a positive example and leading through VFL.
Drive change and champion the Company culture by promoting the values and principles of RHI Magnesita.
Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
Conduct regular safety and quality checks to ensure standards are being met and maintained.
Act as the on-site Management Representative, including incident commander, for night and weekend shifts.
Provide leadership and support to supervisors and team members during weekend shifts.
Act as a floating Supervisor across operations departments throughout the week to provide additional support and flexibility during weekday operations.
Work directly with the Management Team, Supervisor Team, Technical Experts, and Team Members to ensure alignment and adherence to daily objectives and goals.
Coordinate and Optimize integrated production for the site; ensure run plans are followed; ensure any special operations are planned and executed safely and accurately
Promote cross-department collaboration and accountability.
Lead site-wide shift OBEYA meetings.
Maintain quality control standards and ensure production meets internal quality guidelines.
Align with Production Schedulers to ensure adherence to production schedules and deadlines.
Review and analyze production records to identify opportunities for improvement.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
Monitor production processes and make recommendations for improvements.
Maintain accurate records of production activities, including shift reports and performance metrics.
Manage performance and provide training to team members.
Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
Escalate issues promptly as needed.
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with team members and other staff.
Align with Maintenance to ensure that production equipment runs safely and efficiently.
Constantly work to improve processes and elevate suggestions made by the team.
Participate in the development of IMS-Documentation (procedural and work instruction).
Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
In-depth understanding of safety regulations and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with quality control methodologies and tools, such as statistical process control and root cause analysis.
Experience with process optimization, 6S / Lean practices and principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communicaion skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.
Microsoft proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel), Power BI and SAP.
Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to company values.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & WORK ENVIORNMENT :
Perform all work in accordance with RHI Magnesita's Health and Safety policies.
Adhere to all EHS and IMS policies and job expectations as specified
The work is performed outdoors and / or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements.
Capable of operating various types of office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES :
Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting - 50 pounds maximum.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves).
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for multiple departments on their assigned shift (2nd or 3rd). They are responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operations across the York Plant. The Shift Supervisor will split their time between some weekends and weekdays to further ensure safety and quality standards are met and production efficiency maintained.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Promote a culture of safety across the York Plant and champion the York Safety Transformation by setting a positive example and leading through VFL
Drive change and champion the Company culture by promoting the values and principles of RHI Magnesita
Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment
Conduct regular safety and quality checks to ensure standards are being met and maintained
Act as the on-site Management Representative, including incident commander, for night and weekend shifts
Provide leadership and support to supervisors and employees during weekend shifts
Work directly with the Management Team, Technical Experts, and employees to ensure alignment and adherence to daily objectives and goals
Coordinate and Optimize integrated production for the site; ensure run plans are followed; ensure any special operations are planned and executed safely and accurately
Promote cross-department collaboration and accountability
Lead site-wide shift OBEYA meetings
Align with Production Schedulers to ensure adherence to production schedules and deadlines
Review and analyze production records to identify opportunities for improvement
Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions
Monitor production processes and make recommendations for improvements
Maintain accurate records of production activities, including shift reports and performance metrics
Manage performance and provide training to team members
Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively
Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with team members and other staff
Align with Maintenance to ensure that production equipment runs safely and efficiently
Constantly work to improve processes and elevate suggestions made by the team
Participate in the development of IMS-Documentation (procedural and work instruction)
EXPERIENCE :
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment & supervisory or leadership experience is required
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities
In-depth understanding of safety regulations and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with quality control methodologies and tools, such as statistical process control and root cause analysis
Experience with process optimization, 6S / Lean practices and principles, and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong written and verbal communicaion skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure
Microsoft proficiency, Power BI and SAP
Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to company values
WORK ENVIORNMENT :
Perform all work in accordance with RHI Magnesita's Health and Safety policies
Adhere to all EHS and IMS policies and job expectations as specified
The work is performed outdoors and / or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements
Capable of operating various types of office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, copiers, and scanners
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES :
Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting - 50 pounds maximum
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves)
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000