Plant Supervisor

Vincit Group; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group seeks a Plant Supervisor for its Lumberton, NC site to lead production, distribution, and logistics activities. You will supervise a team across production, warehouse, and office while driving lean initiatives to reduce costs and improve safety and service levels.

Required are 8+ years of lean manufacturing experience and 4+ years in supervisory roles within a chemical production environment; associate degree in business is required with a preference for a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or equivalent required.
• Minimum 8 years lean manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years supervisory/leadership experience in chemical production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3-4 associates between production/warehouse and office.
• Direct production and distribution within the facility.
• Oversee manufacturing and distribution operations including hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining staff.
• Oversee the transportation of goods from production site to client.
• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure receipt.
• Ensure inventory is stored properly and at correct temperatures.

Skills

Metrics reporting

Internal collaboration

Sense of urgency

Independent work

Computer literacy

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Six Sigma

Education

Associate degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

Job description

## Plant SupervisorApply: Lumberton, NC: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R7641It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.***JOB SUMMARY:**The Plant Supervisor is accountable for the execution of strategic planning activities as they relate to the production and transportation of products in order to limit costs, while simultaneously improving safety, accuracy, and customer service. He/she will examine existing procedures and look for opportunities to streamline activities that increase Zeco’s ability to meet demand in a more profitable manner. Long term, this position will be involved in all areas as they relate to the direct movement, storage, and processing of both finished goods and raw material inventory for their specific site plant. Through collaboration with other internal departments, the Plant Supervisor will develop our business via continued process improvement practices, analyzing production and logistical problems, and offering solutions. This position directly supervises production, the distribution center, and driver personnel. He/she will carry out these supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. **EDUCATION:****Required:** An Associate degree in Business; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.**Preferred:** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Management, Organizational Management, or a related field. **EXPERIENCE:****Required:** Minimum 8 years of lean manufacturing experience and demonstrated proficiency in executing Operational Excellence initiatives.**Preferred:** 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a chemical production environment. **POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification****Required:** Advanced with metrics and reporting, as well as effective in collaborating with other internal departments to achieve department and companywide initiatives. Must be able to demonstrate sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.**Preferred:** Six Sigma certification **CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)*** Manage a team of 3-4 associates between the production/warehosue and office.* Direct the activities of the production and distribution within the facility.* Oversee manufacturing and distribution operations including interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.* Oversee the transportation of goods from production site to client.* Order/approve testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements for equipment.* Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure receipt.* Ensure goods are stored properly and at the right temperature.* Ensure inventory maintains optimal levels.* Negotiate contracts and prices.* Ensure safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the manufacturing warehouses and loading operations.* Coordinate and schedule warehouse activities to meet and exceed customers’ expectations, while optimizing loads and minimizing work hours.* Review all paperwork in order to plan work activities, schedule appropriate personnel and balance workloads.* Manage expense accounts for department personnel.* Support the order fulfillment process by working extensively with production personnel, customer service, shipping and Pro Logistics.* Confer with Inventory Analyst to forecast demand and create supply plans that ensure availability of raw materials and finished goods.* Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes and determine their effect on supply chain activities.* Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product costs and quality.* Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service.* Complete special projects upon request **Shift:** Monday - Friday First shift**Location:** 601 East 18th St, Lumberton, NC 28358 VIN123*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*### About Us**Who are we looking for?**The Vincit Group is seeking experts in their individual fields. The Vincit Group is a single source provider with a network of eight member companies that delivers maximum efficiency through the vertical integration of chemical services, contract sanitation management, as well as automation and engineering solutions throughout North and South America. Each member company focuses on its core competency to provide maximum value to our clients—Zee Company, Zeco, and Pro Logistics for chemistry; QSI, TCS, and Numark for contract sanitation; ITG for engineering.This vertically-integrated model allows us to more effectively reduce a client’s total cost of operations. Whether they require equipment, customized chemical support, specialized logistics and delivery, or outsourced services, our goal is to improve our clients’ business and raise the bar.To help achieve this goal, the Vincit Group Support Services team provides IT, finance, marketing, and human resources solutions to the member companies. We currently employ nearly 9,000 associates among all member companies in the organization.**Apply to join us and become a member of the Vincit family today.**