Production Supervisor-Day Shift

Sanimax; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

401k match up to 5%

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Sanimax is seeking a First Shift Production Supervisor at our South St. Paul location. This swing shift role covers second and third shifts as needed for PTO and absences, with a base salary in the 75k–94k range depending on experience.

The role focuses on leading production operations, ensuring safety programs, and driving performance while managing receiving, unloading and processing of raw materials to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Preferred Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Previous experience in managing and supervising a production team in a manufacturing and continuous process environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety initiatives and programs as directed by the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator are being carried out
• Maintain a highly trained and motivated work force
• Complete individual performance evaluations
• Ensure that all equipment including the boilers, air scrubbers and other process equipment is operated in an efficient manner
• Generate an annual operations budget for all production labor
• Ensure that the fleet, processing facilities, and building and grounds are maintained in a manner which meets all company and government safety and environmental requirements
• In coordination with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager ensure that all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections get completed as required

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Decision making

Education

High school education or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Related field

Job description

Your professional transformation starts here Are you full of great ideas? Do you dream of building a greener future as part of a company that values your skills and opinions? Are you looking for a flexible employer that will give you the opportunity to grow within the company? This job is for you! Sanimax is looking to hire a First Shift Production Supervisor in our South St. Paul location. This position will be a swing shift position where they will need to cover for the second and third shift as needed for PTO and other related absences that occur.

Why Join Sanimax?

• Base salary range of $75,000 to $94,000 (based off experience).
• Bonus potential up to10%.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Competitive benefits to include a 401k match up to 5% 3% quarterly bonus.
• Stable company that has been in business for 85+ years.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing production operations by empowering and motivating employees to function as a team in the areas of receiving, unloading and processing of raw materials to accomplish the company’s objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Ensure that safety initiatives and programs as directed by the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator are being carried out
• Maintain a highly trained and motivated work force
• Complete individual performance evaluations
• Ensure that all equipment including the boilers, air scrubbers and other process equipment is operated in an efficient manner
• Generate an annual operations budget for all production labor
• Ensure that the fleet, processing facilities, and building and grounds are maintained in a manner which meets all company and government safety and environmental requirements
• In coordination with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager ensure that all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections get completed as required

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Drives operational performance through initiative, coaching, training, delegation and accountability in addressing opportunities and problems.
• Looks for and implements improvement opportunities.
• Takes responsibility for own personal growth and development.
• Fosters open and consistent communication with own work team and other work groups including but not limited to Production Planner and support Team, Transportation, Procurement and Finished Goods Sales Team.
• Coaches and develops employees through constructive feedback and facilitation of professional growth
• Fosters teamwork
• Ability to take action and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Preferred Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Previous experience in managing and supervising a production team in a manufacturing and continuous process environment

About Sanimax

Sanimax reclaims used cooking oil, meat & organic by-products from the agri-food industry, then transform them into industrial ingredients that will be used to manufacture everyday items. Sanimax has been in business for 85+ years and our mission is to reclaim, renew and return for a greener future. Give meaning to your career and help us make a difference: become a transformation champion! Follow us on LinkedIn

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered.

Get to know Sanimax

Want to build a greener future for generations to come? At Sanimax, this challenge is an everyday motivator. At the very heart of the circular economy, we renew more than 2 million tons of organic residues every year. Our mission is simple: reclaim, renew, and return in order to optimize the use of each resource. That’s why, day after day, we create something new from leftovers that nobody wants. Working at Sanimax means finding your place within a team that is proud of the role it plays on an environmental scale. We always strive to do better, together. For the environment, for our community, and for everyone’s well-being. Visit our website to learn more.

At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer