Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Covia; Mauk (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K with company matching

Paid time off + holidays

Disability Plans and Life / AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covia seeks a dynamic Production Supervisor at its Junction City facility to lead and manage production and shipping operations. You will report to the Operations Manager and drive output while maintaining safety and quality, cost control and timely delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in production/shipping, strong leadership, teamwork, and communication. Experience in industrial settings is preferred; MS Office proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• This role requires minimum 2 years in production/shipping and supervision.
• Candidate should demonstrate teamwork and clear communication.
• Experience in industrial/mining settings is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and shipping operations to maximize output and control costs.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on shift.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with other supervisors.
• Maintain logs and generate labor/operating reports.
• Manage attendance, vacations, and staffing via scheduling software.
• Identify training needs and promote continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Leadership and supervision

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Tools

IFS system

Job description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia's market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Production Supervisor who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Junction City location. As a Production Supervisor, you will report to the Operations Manager and will directly lead and manage the production and shipping operations to ensure that output is maximized at the lowest cost while maintaining safety and quality requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Accept personal responsibility for your own safety by working to maintain a safe work environment and evaluating all tasks utilizing the SLAM risk protocol. Report all near hit incidents, unsafe acts, or situations and injuries immediately to the Operations Manager.
• Administer all facets of the safety and health policies while adhering to the SLAM risk method within the sphere of all tasks.
• Advise the Operations Manager of potential problems that might affect the plant's ability to produce in a safe and/or efficient manner.
• Learn MSHA and Covia safety requirements and policies and ensure compliance.
• Lead safety training in the form of group meetings or individual training.
• Identify additional training needs for plant personnel and follow up on completion.
• Maintain product quality standards.
• Promote "Good Housekeeping" activities plantwide.
• Manage production activities which can include:
  • Barge and Mobile Equipment Operations
  • Wet Processing and Float Operations
  • Drying and Screening
  • Bagging, Warehouse and Loadout
• Lead the workforce to meet production goals, while minimizing cost and maximizing efficiency and productivity.
• Work with other supervisors and ensure continuity of tasks and efforts from shift to shift.
• Monitor manpower requirements and recommend changes.
• Cross train and develop personnel to ensure redundancy.
• Collect, check, and forward all necessary labor and operating reports.
• Manage staff attendance and vacations in a staffing management software.
• Log Safety Reports in safety tracking software.
• Initiate and follow-up on maintenance requests and manage work orders in IFS.
• Interact professionally with all Covia employees and customers.
• Provide a positive image of Covia to the public.
• Actively look for and promote opportunities to improve the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years production and shipping experience is required.
• The ideal candidate will be a leader with prior experience supervising in an industrial or mining environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office software.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage-guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success-ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

• Live the Life-Saving Rules.
• Build high-performing work teams.
• Focus on customers.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset.
• Do the right thing, always.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401K with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Disability Plans and Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
• For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.