Production Supervisor
Full job description
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Department: MSM-Great Falls Specialty Oils Plant
Reports To: Production Manager
Position Type: Hourly
Supervises: None
Location: Great Falls, MT
Organization Background
We have over 20 years of oilseed processing experience and have established a reputation for product quality and excellent service with both customers and growers.
Montana Specialty Mills is a joint venture between Columbia Grain International, a leading worldwide grain and pulse supplier based in Portland, Oregon, and Nisshin OilliO America, a leading manufacturing company in the field of edible oils.
Our new, state-of-the-art crush plant and refinery represents a firm investment in Montana agriculture. Located along the Missouri River in Great Falls, this facility is focused on processing specialty oilseeds. Our Great Falls plant has the capability to load product into railcars, bulk trucks, totes and drums. This facility is designed to process identity-preserved crops, and we offer a wide variety of products and toll processing services.
As directed by the Production Manager, this position is responsible for operating production equipment and supervising the work of a shift of production staff at our oilseed crushing and refining plant. This position assumes full responsibility of the plant and employees in the absence of plant management staff. The primary function of this position is to ensure quality products are produced in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established production schedules and in compliance with all applicable company standards and government regulations.
Main Responsibilities
· Accountable for production, safety, and quality.
· Operates production equipment and the computer control system for the plant.
· Conducts tests and makes decisions for the necessary adjustments to equipment in order to optimize plant efficiency and to comply with all applicable company standards and government regulations.
· Completes regular checks of staff and equipment throughout the shift to ensure that standard operating procedures are followed and that company standards are met.
· Reports all manufacturing equipment issues to Production Manager and/or maintenance staff.
· Accountable for ensuring that established environmental procedures are followed and recordkeeping requirements are met.
· Communicates daily activities of shift staff and issues work assignments accordingly.
· Maintains good working knowledge of the policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
· Ensures employees are provided required training for area and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in clean, orderly, and safe manner.
· Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees.
· Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable (no later than 24 hours from time of incident).
· Monitor, test, and record utility systems including but not limited to the boiler, wastewater treatment, cooling towers, and chiller.
Additional Responsibilities
· Serves as the liaison between the Production Manager and production staff.
· Reports any equipment malfunction issues to maintenance staff through proper channels.
· Assists Production Manager in the collection of shift productivity information.
· Follows established procedures and recordkeeping requirements.
· Coordinates production startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and changeovers.
· Completes tasks as assigned by the Production Manager and/or Plant Manager.
· As directed by Production Manager, performs job-related training with shift staff to increase efficiency and safety, as well as coaches shift staff on the company’s performance expectations.
· Accountable for setting and maintaining a positive leadership example for working safely and efficiently.
· Conducts initial investigation reports for safety and environmental accidents and near misses.
Accepts and performs other job duties as assigned.
Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
· Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
· Interact professionally with co-workers, company business associates, and the general public.
· Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the company.
· Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and company policy.
Experience
Basic qualifications:
· Without a technical degree or professional certification: 4 years of production/processing experience in an industrial setting or in a machine shop or;
With a technical degree or professional certification: 1 year of production/processing experience in an industrial setting or in a machine shop or;
· 2 years in a lead role in an industrial setting OR 1-year processing experience in our company.
Preferred qualifications:
· Experience in a production facility preferred
Skills
Basic qualifications:
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and machinery, basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
· Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements (e.g. OSHA).
· Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires bending and lifting.
· Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and Word).
· General knowledge of Process Safety Management.
Preferred qualifications:
· Well organized, self-motivated, action oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
· Knowledge in building industrial safety culture including Behavior Based Safety.
Equipment Used:
· Production machinery and operating equipment with dials, gauges and controls, including computers, to manage the production process and data entry into electronic data system.
· Production loading equipment, including forklift, skid loader, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, boom lifts.
· Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
· Use of different laboratory equipment.
Working Conditions
· Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12-hour rotational shifts, as well as evening, weekend and holiday call-in requirements when needed. Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, and odors; occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required. Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing in order to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces. Personal Protective Equipment will be worn in compliance with company standards and government regulations. Call-ins or the extension of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.
Employee Supervision
· Coordinates, monitors, and assumes responsibility of the work of approximately 6 or more production employees in the industrial processing areas. Has the authority to recommend hiring, dismissal, and discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, and direct work.
Decision Making/Accountability
· Operates equipment and machine controls for the crush and refining plants. Coordinates the work of production shift staff to meet daily production goals as directed. Facilitates communications to and from plant management relating to the daily operations of the shift. Participates in plant start-ups, shutdowns, and turnarounds as directed.
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities
· Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in clean, orderly, and safe manner. Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.
Benefits Offered
§ Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, RX and supplemental benefits
§ Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
§ Flexible Spending Plans
§ Employee Assistance Program
§ 401K Retirement savings plan with match
§ Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leave
Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.
Montana Specialty Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits :
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
12 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person