Production Supervisor

Job Description Assure safe and efficient operation by all employees of all production processes to produce quality products. Follow progress of production, anticipate or investigate major causes of delays, and ensure that corrective action is taken. Take ownership and accountability of all assigned personnel and processes. Hold subordinate team members accountable through open feedback, honest counseling, and fair disciplinary practices. Assist in the hiring process and administer company policies for assigned department. Schedules a variety of production operations and analyzes new orders to plan, prepare and publish a master schedule to ensure timely order shipments. Analyzes and adjusts, as necessary, production schedules that are affected by changes in raw material and equipment. Encourage a culture of quality where individual accountability is fostered throughout all levels of the production process. Encourage a culture of quality where individual accountability is fostered throughout all levels of the production process. Maintain / Implement Safety policies Assist and verify all team members are correctly trained in all processes and procedures Performance evaluations and actions Develops procedures for performance of a variety of duties or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines; responsible for a defined set of assignments, e.g., all financial activities for the department; is expected to determine and create necessary procedures to set priorities and meet specific goals and objectives of the function or unit. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations 2-4 years' experience in Chemical manufacturing environment preferred Solid communication skills (verbal, written) required Team Player Solid interpersonal skills Good safety practices and record Green or Black Belt preferred