Production Supervisor

Summit Materials; Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Materials, a leader in the building materials industry, is hiring a Production Supervisor for their Davenport, IA plant. This role involves overseeing production staff, ensuring safety and compliance, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess supervisory experience and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Work/Life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing or mining.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong attention to detail and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production employees and ensure safety compliance.
• Optimize plant equipment and resolve production issues.
• Train and develop employees adhering to company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

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Overview

Location: Davenport, IA

12 Hour rotating shift schedule which includes days, nights, and weekends to support the 24/7 cement plant production schedule.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of production employees, contractors, and outside haulers when they deliver on-site after normal business hours. Safety and Compliance is of paramount importance and will require a thorough understanding of Federal, State and Industry safety regulations along with company and site safety and housekeeping standards. The Production Supervisor works to optimize plant equipment, troubleshoot & resolve production, process and quality issues, supervise equipment maintenance, drive safety and housekeeping performance, and interact with others daily. This role will require physical work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

This position supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the safety and well-being of all production employees, contractors, and outside haulers.
• Understanding and complying with applicable Federal, State, Industry, Company and Site safety regulations and standards.
• Assist Site Manager and/or Production Manager with Root Cause Analysis reports, Preventative maintenance activities, critical spares list and incident investigation.
• Assist the Production and Maintenance Managers in planning and executing maintenance including during major and minor turn-a-rounds/outages.
• Demonstrate leadership in 5S & Lean manufacturing by improving housekeeping, organization of equipment, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Directly responsible for the training and skill development of all employees.
• Maintaining documentation including daily and weekly plans, workplace examinations, mobile equipment checks, risk assessments, task training records and permits.
• Work with the Production Manager and/or Site Manager on Procedures and Best Practices.
• Responsible for communicating daily objectives and plans to direct reports and ensuring all daily activities are directed towards those goals.
• Responsible for setting clear expectations of direct reports, providing support to meet expectations and evaluating performance.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude while working with direct reports, co-workers, peers, customers, haulers and others.
• Team player who works cooperatively with others.
• Effectively troubleshoot problems in production, process, quality and equipment in cooperation with Production Manager, ensure that these problems are rectified, and downtime is minimized.
• Have a good working knowledge of operating a computer and various software used by the company.
• Willing to receive training and cover for the Production Manager as needed.
• Other duties may be required and will be assigned as necessary.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma, college degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience (manufacturing/plant or mining environment preferred)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, building rapport with all members of the team including external departments.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in their functional area as well as the overall plant operations.
• Must be able to meet on-call responsibilities in a 24/7 operation.
• Can-do attitude, positive outlook.
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Must display good employability skills (attendance, job performance, attitude, willingness to work, etc.).
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening which includes physical, background check, and ten (10) panel drug screen.
  
  

Preferred

• 3 years of production experience, preferably in an industrial work environment
• Good understanding of milling systems and kiln operations.
  
  

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
  
  

Get Hired

What To Expect During Our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!
  
  

Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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