Plant Superintendent

MAPEI S.p.A.; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyglass in the United States is seeking a Plant Superintendent to lead production operations, optimize efficiency and drive continuous improvement across the facility. You will manage safety, quality and productivity metrics, develop staffing plans, coach multi-skilled teams, schedule work to minimize downtime, and partner with maintenance and quality to keep operations moving.

This role reports to the Plant Manager and requires strong leadership, problem solving, and the ability to implement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in supervisory roles in a production environment
• Statistical Process Control: ability to use metrics/data for decisions
• Lean Manufacturing Principles knowledge such as 5S preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet quality, safety and productivity standards
• Meet or exceed metrics for production schedule and downtime goals
• Maintain a multi-skilled workforce with cross-training
• Create and manage optimal team schedules to minimize overtime
• Manage inventory variances to optimal levels
• Coach and develop team members; mentor for career progression
• Identify and resolve issues with people, processes, equipment and systems
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and foster a culture of accountability

Skills

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

Job description

Plant Superintendent

Do you have skills and experience in leading effective plant operations and are ready for the next step in your career?

Join the team at Polyglass as we continue our continued growth and success!

Position Summary: Responsible for all production functions. The Plant Superintendent assists in the development of production goals and drives continuous improvement throughout the entire operation. The Plant Superintendent reports to the Plant Manager and provides an interface with the Maintenance, Quality, and other functional departments as needed.

What you get to do:

• Ensure standards for quality, safety and productivity are met by all teams in facility
• Meet or exceed metrics / goals centered on the following: production schedule, operational downtime goals, and percentage of second-grade material.
• Maintain a multi-skilled workforce with effective cross-training to ensure team members can assist in multiple areas
• Create and manage an optimal schedule of all teams to minimize overtime while ensuring productivity
• Effectively manage inventory variances to optimal levels
• Partner with all plant staff and coach, mentor and guide in a productive and helpful manner
• Be a key problem solver for issues with team members, process, equipment and systems
• Identify and resolve personal or performance issues within the team that may lead to disruption or lack of productivity. Create quick and effective solutions to address these issues and keep operations moving
• Understand company policies and be able to answer employee questions
• Develop your team members professionally with a formal plan, effective communication and coaching to get them to the next level in their career
• Follow up effectively on any pending issue and continue to do so through resolution
• Create a culture of accountability, where blame is not place on others

• Conduct regular feedback sessions to ensure team members ideas, issues and other input can be shared and follow on this input

The skills and experience you bring to our team:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in supervisory roles in a production environment
• Statistical Process Control: Ability to effectively use metrics / data to make effective decisions

• Lean Manufacturing Principles knowledge and experience such as 5S is preferred

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