Production Superintendent

Production Superintendent   Position type:  Full-Time, Salaried Pay range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Ask Yourself This…   Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where your daily work impacts products made around the world?  Are you interested in learning the manufacturing process?  Do you have strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety?  If you do, then join us in Niagara Falls, NY!   Who We Are Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.   What You’ll Do The Production Superintendent will be a key player in the management of two electric arc furnaces and several crushing, grading, and warehousing operations.  This position will play a vital role in improving Washing Mills’ competitiveness, including driving change to make the operations more consistent, safer, and efficient.  The Production Superintendent will report directly to the Plant Manager and work with various departments.   Oversee three supervisors and demonstrate strong supervisory skills Take a hands-on approach to mentoring and training of production staff in areas of change and to ensure best practices are performed and maintained Collect and analyze plant processes, procedures, and performance using data from Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and make recommendations for improvement Conduct time studies to ensure processes are hitting established targets, identify inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for improvement Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement Incorporate 5S methodology in all work areas to provide employees with a clean and organized workspace Work closely with the safety department to train and monitor subordinates to ensure a safe working environment   What You’ll Need To be successful in this position, you must: Possess a bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or a closely related field Have a minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in an industrial environment Be detail oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills, and the ability to lead team members Have a strong commitment to safety and work in a highly organized manner   Compensation We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:   Competitive pay, commensurate with experience Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans Employer-sponsored retirement plan Company-paid life insurance Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies Opportunities for career development   Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.   The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.   Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000