Production Supervisor - Day Shift

Nichiha; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha in Macon, GA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in their manufacturing plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving key performance indicators related to safety, quality, production, and cost.

Requirements include a minimum of five years of manufacturing experience, with at least three years in a supervisory role. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, be mechanically inclined, and be able to lift at least 30lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five-year practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years as a production supervisor.
• Ability to lift at least 30lbs and push-pull up to 45lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the plant.
• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Supervise, lead, coach, train and develop the production team.

Skills

Team player

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Mechanically inclined

Leadership & management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Macon - Plant 2
3150 Avondale Mill Road
Macon, GA 31216, USA

Nichiha USA Inc is an innovative, highly technical cement fiber manufactory company, with a state‑of‑the‑art production facility and is an industry leader in fiber cement processing. Nichiha is seeking a working Production Supervisor to lead their production team at their Macon, GA facility.

Safety

• Understand and follow all safety procedures
• Current on all safety trainings
• Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
• Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas
• Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
• Complete General Plan Safety Training within the first 8 weeks

Key Tasks

• A hands‑on, working Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day operations of the plant delivering key performance indicators (safety, quality, production and cost)
• Maintain documentation on employee performance and accountability to drive performance
• Ensure daily and consistent communications and shift meetings
• Ensure a safe working environment is established and maintained
• Provide direction to team regarding duties and goals
• Ensure paperwork is completed timely and accurately
• Perform work assigned by Production Manager to ensure successful operation
• Monitors equipment operation to ensure efficiency, safe operation and strict cleanliness requirements
• Supervise, lead, coach, train and develop their team

Qualifications

• Experience working in a control room monitoring all process equipment
• Be a team player; work well with others
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and written procedures
• Be productive and stay on task with little or no supervision
• Candidate must have strong verb and written communication skills and be mechanically inclined
• Ability to develop leadership & management skills to direct daily workforce activities
• Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five‑year practical experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years as a production supervisor
• Ability to plan, schedule, and perform various technical and administrative functions; develop alternative solutions to problems; sound decision‑making
• Stable work history required
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but applicants that meet all other requirements will be considered

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 30lbs and to push‑pull up to 45lbs
• Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping
• Must be able to go up and down steps and ladders multiple times a day
• Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy
• Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures

Behaviors

• Safety
  
  • Holds Self and Others accountable
  • Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
  • Shares lessons learned on safety practices
  • Demonstrates self‑care and mutual‑care
• Cooperation
  
  • Team Player
  • Treats others with respect
  • Helps others
  • Thinks of team before self
• Personal Awareness
  
  • Self‑awareness of strengths and weaknesses
  • Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
  • Open to constructive feedback
  • Actively seeks ways to develop
• Knowledge and Problem Solving
  
  • Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
  • Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
  • Offers pragmatic solutions
  • Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
• Imitative and Productivity
  
  • Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
  • Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
  • Adaptive to new ways of improvement
  • Questions current status for improvements

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