Asst Production Supervisor

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead a production team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance on the floor. You will schedule tasks, allocate materials, and monitor performance to meet daily and weekly goals.

You will mentor associates, conduct appraisals, and drive improvements in processes, quality, and safety culture. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in manufacturing or packaging operations.
• Must be proficient in Excel and Word, with ability to navigate complex spreadsheets and production schedules.
• Fundamentals of employment and labor laws and strong time management, written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in opening/closing the facility and startup/shutdown of machinery.
• Assign associates to maximize productivity while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Support production goals defined by Supervisor and Plant Manager and maintain raw materials inventory.
• Conduct performance appraisals or disciplinary actions and provide coaching and training to staff.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to production flow, safety, and costs.
• Ensure safety, security, and cleanliness of the facility and report issues to management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Process improvement

Education

Associates degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate's degree (preferred) in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, Engineering or BusinessPrevious experience within a Supervisory role in a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of degree Understand how to properly open and close facility, including proper start-up and shutdown of machineryResponsible for facility safety, security and facilities upkeep/cleanliness, requesting facilities maintenance needs as they occurAssign associates to utilize provided material and machinery to maximize productivity and minimize waste, eliminate costUnderstand and require associates to safely package material according to FDA, Quality and Customer-specific requirementsSupport and meet production goals defined by Supervisor and Plant ManagerMaintain sufficient raw materials on the production floor to meet production schedulesMaintain accuracy of inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goodsMaintain accuracy of all associated production and quality audit recordsDemand a safe work environment for self and associates by reporting work-related safety issues to maintenance and plant managementBuild a strong, efficient, well-trained production team, by providing feedback and training to the team on a daily basisConduct performance appraisals or disciplinary actions in a timely and effective manner, recognizing good performance and managing low performance, by coaching, mentoring, and developing associates in a positive manner, while providing rotations and back up to all positionsSeek out and suggest continuous improvements to production flow, cost initiatives, and safetyMaintain a good rapport with other areas within the company so that any issues can be resolved and improvedMay be responsible for assisting to manage shift or plant in the Manager's or Supervisor's absenceOther duties or projects that may be required by manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

3 years of previous work experience in a leadership role3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing or packaging operation with proven positive and effective human resource management skillsMust be proficient in Excel and Word systems, with ability to navigate within complex spreadsheets and production schedulesMust possess fundamentals of employment and labor lawsEffective personal time management and strong oral, written and interpersonal skillsElectronic Time/Attendance system experience Production FDA standards and scheduling experience helpfulMay be required to troubleshoot mechanical systems Maintain and blend dry additive needs supporting all Repack Production Requirements Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not requiredFlexibility to adapt to changing work environment/conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, and be forklift certifiedWork with strong fragrances, esters and in dust particulate environment and varying temperature changesMust be able to lift/push/pull boxes, up to 45 pounds on a frequent basis and perform line audits or quality inspections as requiredFrequent overtime work may be required with ability to work weekends and holidays to support business demands and schedulingMust be able to work any assigned shift and assist with coverage as neededThe above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as they may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will take place in various types of manufacturing environments. Employees may be required to work weekends, holidays and be on-call on occasion. The employee may encounter controlled air conditions with frequent air changes and environmental exposure.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Plan Paid Holidays and Vacation 401(k) with Company matching Pension Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Options Employee Life Insurance Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Direct Deposit Payroll Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan College Scholarship Program - for dependent children Matching Gift Program New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

EEO Statement

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.