Refining Shift Supervisor (Night Shift)

Description

Position Overview

The Shift Supervisor will oversee the people and processes within the Refining Department which receives newly-cast lead from the Furnace Department and processes the lead to ensure excellence in quality and customer satisfaction with final product. This position is scheduled for 12-hour shifts covering 7:00pm-7:00am on a rotating basis.

Critical Success Criteria:

Ensure employees follow safety and environmental health procedures to help protect people and the environment.

Make critical operations decisions with minimal consultation that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently

Plan and schedule staff to meet daily production needs

Oversee, coach and train employees to be the best they can be in their jobs so that they have a successful career and future at Gopher Resource, as well as ensure high quality and safe production.

Responsibilities:

Develop production staff to ensure they are properly trained on operating procedures, operation of equipment, and safety guidelines; develop lead production staff in basic supervisory skills

Make all critical decisions, with minimal consultation, that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently

Plan and schedule shift work according to product schedule and hourly staff on the shift; coordinate the plan with leads on shift

Conduct rounds to check on all gauges, controls, equipment, and document stats on log sheets for permanent record keeping

Respond to any health issues according to basic first aid guidelines and training

Take immediate action, as necessary, in production plant regarding safety violations, production standards deviations, and other operating problems that arise during the course of production

Review maintenance work performed during the shift to ensure productivity is on track; adjust maintenance priorities as necessary to reflect any critical malfunctions during the shift

Participate with others in management discussions related to the operation of the production plant

Participate in new hire/staff training

Report shift statistics at the end of shift and assist the next shift manager with the transition to ensure continuous operation of the plant; make rounds with incoming shift supervisor to review the status of the plant prior to shift change

Recommend equipment upgrades, workforce adjustments, process modifications; may recommend product or service modifications

Enforce employee attendance policies and procedures through the shift

Participate in the evaluation process of team performance, offering constructive feedback on the areas of position skills and needed development

Consult with Department Manager to ensure new processes are accurately documented; when gaps are identified, coordinate with production to get resolved

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED minimally required

Previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce

Previous work experience within a heavy industrial manufacturing setting

Ability to promote a positive team atmosphere and continuous improvement culture

Ability to read, interpret, and apply labor contract and work rules

Technical proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word

Excellent ability to prioritize, maintain composure and focus during high-stress and urgent situations

Effective, professional communication skills - including active listening, professional email and messaging, and ability to communicate information and work directives in a clear and concise manner

Strong interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution skills

Good organization skills

Willingness to maintain required certifications (Basic First Aid, CPR, Haz Waste) and participate in required training

Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask, work in a hot/high temperature production facility, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree in Business, Engineering, Management, or Sciences from accredited College or University preferred but not required

5+ years of previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce preferred but not required

Previous work experience supervising union employees preferred but not required

Strong understanding of lead and plastics recycling technology and production processes preferred but not required

Lean/Six Sigma training/experience strongly preferred but not required

Proficient technical skills in mechanical engineering and maintenance of machinery and equipment preferred, but not required

Compensation Information:

Salary Range: $74,040.79 to $118,269.38. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive plan which is determined by the achievement of strategic objectives. The market rate for the role is typically at the midpoint of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits: Gopher Resource is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees. List of benefit offerings include medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care spending account, life insurance, disability programs, telemedicine, parental leave, tuition support, legal insurance, identity theft protection, gym membership discounts, EAP, 401(k) with a company match, and paid time off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays).

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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