Night Shift Production Supervisor

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Bulls Gap (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability plans

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

National Pipe & Plastics is seeking a Blending Lead to supervise a team of blending technicians in our production facility. The role is hands-on and requires managing day-to-day blending operations, equipment setup, material weighing, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will coordinate with maintenance, manage blend inventories, and document processes. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and read safety materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of blending technicians.
• Set up the mixer system to produce compound for production.
• Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation and ensure proper order.
• Maintain blend inventory and assist maintenance as needed.
• Ensure safety practices and use of PPE.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Non-Exempt

National Pipe & Plastics, a CRH company, is one of North America's largest PVC pipe producers, serving the water and energy markets from two east coast locations in Endicott, NY, and Greensboro, NC. But we're more than just a manufacturer. Our long history of exceptional customer service and product quality enables us to be a trusted and strategic solutions partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. As part of the CRH Infrastructure Products business, we are leading the industry with innovative, sustainable solutions with a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

National Pipe & Plastics, one of the largest PVC pipe producers in North America, is currently seeking a Blending Lead. The Blending Lead will lead a team of blending technicians. This is a hands-on role and you will be responsible for the day-to-day duties and tasks of the blending department. The blending lead will be responsible for setting up and operating all equipment and select materials required in the compounding operation to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure blending technicians are following standards and escalating when necessary to supervisor/manager
• Overseeing and leading a group of blending technicians
• Use safe working practice for operations and wear proper protective equipment
• Set up the mixer system to produce compound needed for production
• Check weigh scales periodically for zero reading. Know how to adjust scales to zero. Also, must know how to zero scales with empty bucket or box on scales
• Recognize all ingredients visually. Must be able to recognize per bag what each ingredient is
• Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation. Must be able to understand formulation they are using. Must put in ingredients in proper order to maintain proper batch according to accumulating weights
• Handle material for weighing and supply blender with bucket weighed materials. Be able to operate forklift in tight areas to supply materials to weigh station
• Select and place for use materials for compound to be mixed
• Connect mixer to proper conveying system to generate proper input and pump to correct silo
• Accurately weight each material and add to compounder in the proper order
• Alert foreman when weighing error is discovered
• Stock raw materials for mixing operation per operating policy
• Make routine inspections of mixer system daily. Write work orders for repair of items found not to be operating correctly
• Maintain blend levels in silos as instructed
• Must be able to climb silo and take measurements. Must be able to climb and work on top of railcars
• Keep all hose caps installed on all railcars and hoses to keep dirt and rocks from contaminating resin
• Receive raw materials as directed by operating policy
• Complete all required paperwork as required
• Assist maintenance personnel in repairing blending equipment upon request
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affrayative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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