Production Supervisor

balchem; Verona; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Balchem Corporation seeks a production shift supervisor to assist Operations Managers in safely manufacturing food and feed products aligned with customer quality requirements. You will supervise production workers, oversee labeling and packaging, and ensure schedules and specifications are met.

The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience, strong communication, math and reading skills, and the ability to work a 12-hour compressed schedule.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred and a minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience.
• Must be responsible; maintain a positive work attitude, safety minded, quality minded, management supportive, and company oriented.
• Good communication skills, high math and reading skills, high mechanical ability.
• Able to wear a respirator.
• Willingness to work a compressed schedule (e.g. 12-hour shifts).
• Able to stand and walk during 12-hour shifts in varying weather conditions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Pumps, HMI use, valves, reactors, dryers, and other equipment typical in a chemical plant.

Mansioni

• Lead a safety and quality focused production environment to produce food and feed products that meet customer specifications.
• Correct any problems that arise and report it to the manager as needed.
• Read and understand a manufacturing formula sheet.
• Supervise the operators, blenders and baggers on your shift, and effectively communicate production turnover.
• Train/supervise production workers in all aspects of the equipment operations.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and operating procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance on equipment needs and production scheduling.
• Assist in continuous improvement and lean processing initiatives.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Math and reading skills

Mechanical ability

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $700 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist Operations Managers in safely manufacturing of food and feed products in line with customer quality requirements. Supervise production workers during shift in manufacturing, labeling and packaging of food and feed products according to production demands/schedules and specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead a safety and quality focused production environment to produce food and feed products that meet customer specifications.
• Correct any problems that arise and report it to the manager as needed
• Ability to read and understand a manufacturing formula sheet
• Responsible for operator accuracy of BPR, paperwork, labeling, tool checklists, kanban, all forms, & record keeping material
• Supervise the operators, blenders and baggers on your shift, and effectively communicate production turn over
• Train/supervise production workers in all aspects of the equipment operations
• Assure that Manufacturing, Training, Cleaning, Safety, Quality, and other procedures are being strictly adhered to
• Operate mechanical equipment safely and efficiently
• Continually gain in depth knowledge of facility equipment
• Correct any problems that arise
• Keep Management and other supervisors informed of changing conditions
• Responsible for checking all forms and record keeping material
• Work with maintenance personnel to address equipment needs and coordinate those needs with production scheduling
• Involved in troubleshooting situations and development of corrective action plans
• Provide suggestions for continual improvement, applications of lean processing, and aid in following through and implementation
• Understand, comply with, and enforce safety regulations
• Maintain and assist others in OSHA, Kosher, GMP, ISO, LOTO, CSE, and QS plant requirements
• Maintain operations in such a manner as to continuously produce quality products in a safe and efficient manner
• Coach employees in a teamwork environment for continuous improvement
• Perform duties of plant sanitation supervisor
• Discipline employees when policies are not adhered to (attendance, punctuality, performance, etc.)
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred and a minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience
• Must be responsible; maintain a positive work attitude, safety minded, quality minded, management supportive, and company oriented
• Good communication skills, high math and reading skills, high mechanical ability
• Able to wear a respirator
• Willingness to work a compressed schedule (e.g. 12-hour shifts)
• Able to stand and walk during 12-hour shifts in varying weather conditions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Basic knowledge of Pumps (diaphragm, centrifugal, etc.), HMI use, valves, reactors, dryers, and other equipment typical in a chemical plant (additional training may be mandated)

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