Production Supervisor

The Honolulu Advertiser; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Honolulu Advertiser in Ponca City, OK is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Production Department, monitor manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance with customer requirements. The role requires directing plant operations during non-business hours and overseeing Maintenance, Shipping, and Laboratory areas, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and accurate reporting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering and practical supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering preferred.
• Three to five years manufacturing experience preferred.
• One to two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Effective PC and PC-application software skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Production Department personnel.
• Supervise plant operations during non-business times including Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Laboratory areas.
• Monitor and control manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping and environmental standards across plant facilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering

Three to five years experience in manufacturing environment

One to two years supervisory experience in manufacturing

PC skills

Tools

PC applications

Job description

Job Description

• Monitors and controls the manufacturing processes ensuring product is in compliance with customer requirements.
• Direct supervisor of the Production Department personnel.
• Supervise the entire plant operations during non-business times, including Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Laboratory areas.
• Support the management of feedstock inventories, employee training, and the plant quality system. Conduct plant inspections to reduce unit downtime while improving efficiencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Functional Responsibilities
• Direct Supervision of Production department personnel.
• Process Monitoring – Inspect all process equipment to ensure proper operation & efficiency.
• Process Work Instructions and Reports – Implement all work instructions, and complete all necessary reporting.
• Process Equipment Operation – Monitor and direct safe and proper process equipment operation.
• Acceptable implementation of all Production Department, and Plant policies.
• Off-Spec Reprocessing – Processing and handling of Off-Spec material, rerun, and prevention of quality Storage Tank contamination.
• Process Control – Ensure that the product is in compliance with customer requirements.
• Direct production unit(s) shutdowns and startups.
• Supervise product loading and oil unloading activities during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Safety – Conduct weekly safety meetings, correct unsafe conditions, and implement all safety policies.
• Environmental – Observe, and take actions to mitigate fugitive emissions related events or conditions.
• Housekeeping – Survey responsible process areas and perform housekeeping to maintain plant facilities in a safe and orderly condition.

Characteristics

• High energy level, self-motivating, team player, with an excellent work ethic.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to effectively manage both people and situations.
• Self-confident and secure to be able to identify and correct problems through good troubleshooting techniques.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering preferred.
• Three to five years previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• One to two years of Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective PC and PC-application software skills.