Plant Supervisor

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

Job summary

vincitgroup is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee production, warehouse, and driver teams at the Lumberton, NC site. You will drive Lean and Operational Excellence to cut costs while improving safety, accuracy, and customer service.

Collaborate with internal departments to streamline processes and meet demand profitably. The role requires an Associate degree in Business, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, and 8 years of lean manufacturing experience plus 4+ years in a supervisory role in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Business Management, Organizational Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years lean manufacturing experience with Operational Excellence initiatives.
• 4+ years supervisory/leadership experience in a chemical production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3–4 associates across production, warehouse, and office.
• Direct production and distribution activities within the facility.
• Oversee manufacturing and distribution operations, including hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates.
• Oversee transportation of goods from production site to client.
• Coordinate and schedule warehouse activities to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Monitor major shipments to ensure timely receipt and proper storage.
• Negotiate contracts and prices; manage department expenses.
• Support order fulfillment with production, customer service, shipping, and Pro Logistics.
• Forecast demand with Inventory Analyst to create supply plans.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operations excellence

Team leadership

Process improvement

Cost control

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Business

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business/Related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Six Sigma certification

Job description

It'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

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