Production Supervisor

Amrize; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs

Vision and voluntary benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure continuous plant production by overseeing automated systems, heavy equipment operation, and routine maintenance. The role includes coordinating with management, customers, and vendors to optimize equipment performance in a cement/heavy industry setting.

Responsibilities include start-up/shutdown, inspections, quality checks, forklift and heavy equipment operation, and adherence to safety protocols. A 12-hour rotating shift pattern is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates/College Degree required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field is preferred.
• 5+ years related experience with progression of responsibility, including supervisory role.
• Cement plant or heavy industry experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid computer skills: Excel, Word, TIS, SAP, Maximo, Lotus Notes.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, normal operation and shutdown of reference systems.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventative/minor maintenance and housekeeping.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure mill operations meet specs and inventory levels.
• Operate mobile equipment to feed dryer/mills and maintain piles.
• Run forklift, skid steer, sucker truck, and sweeper for housekeeping.
• Initiate daily activities of Granulation, dryer, and finish mills to meet plant demands.
• Follow daily plan delivered by Production Coordinator.
• Perform routine quality checks and adjust mill operations to stay within parameters.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Distribution, Quality, and process teams to meet KPIs.
• Troubleshoot department issues and report findings to Production Coordinator.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Inspector/Coordinator.
• Adhere to union labor agreement within Production department.
• Promote safety culture and comply with health, safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Heavy industry experience

Team coordination

Education

Associates/College Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Maximo

Lotus Notes

TIS

Job description

The Production Supervisor will work to ensure that plant is producing material throughout the day by controlling the automated system, running heavy equipment, executing preventative and minor maintenance, housekeeping, loading material and running the mills.

The Production Supervisor will work closely with management and other departs to ensure the successful operation of plant equipment. The employee will have contact with Customers and Vendors and is expected to act with Amrize's best interests in mind.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Perform start-up, normal operation, and shutdown of the referenced systems.
• Perform equipment inspection, preventative and minor maintenance as well as general housekeeping and miscellaneous tasks associated with production.
• Execute quality checks to ensure the mill is operating within quality specifications and that inventory levels are maintained.
• Operates mobile equipment to ensure piles are maintained and the dryer and mills are fed.
• Will need to run a forklift, skid steer, sucker truck, and sweeper for housekeeping and miscellaneous tasks
• Initiate the daily activities of the Granulation, dryer, and finish mills to meet plant demands.
• The daily plan will be delivered by the Production Coordinator.
• Perform routine quality checks and adjust mill operations to stay within set parameters.
• Works closely with Maintenance, Distribution, Quality, and process to meet plant KPI.
• Ensure effective troubleshooting of any problems in the department and report findings to the Production Coordinator.
• Works with the Maintenance Inspector/Coordinator.
• Follows the union labor agreement within the Production department.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Associates/College Degree

Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in technical field is preferred or relative experience.

Preferred field of study: Mechanic/Electric/Computer Science

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years related experience with demonstrated progression of increased responsibility, with at least 5 of those years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in a cement plant or other heavy industry is highly preferred.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Required Computer and Software Skills: Solid computer skills (Excel, Word, TIS, SAP, Maximo, Lotus Notes etc.)

Travel Requirements: Some travel throughout the immediate area

Additional Requirements:

• Computer skills, general working knowledge, as well as the ability to learn new software programs as required to operate the mill and other essential functions.
• Good Communications Skills
• Normal working hours are 12 hour rotating shifts
• Heavy machine operation a plus
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well‑being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)