Hybrid Production Supervisor bei Zinpro

Salary Range: $78,000 - $95,000

The salary listed above is a range. The offered range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.

Our Culture of Care – Zinpro®

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by supervising and executing the daily activities required to meet all expectations of safety, environmental, quality and production for the manufacturing plant. Work will center around planning, assigning, directing and executing work, appraising performance, promoting compliance, investigating complaints, resolving problems, and facilitating communication. Success in this position requires the ability to work with complex machinery and perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in a Zinpro manufacturing plant.  

Essential Functions

• Directs, plans, and assigns the specific tasks operators execute to meet the expected plan communicated from management. As required, fills in and executes tasks needed to meet daily plans. Responsible for all aspects of each production process.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of production documents and ensures confirmation in the system for the activities completed each day
• Supports and identifies needs to accomplish each requirement and execute workflow (report, work order, proposals, etc.) as required 
• Owns the performance of production metrics and execution of the training program for the site
• Ensures accurate raw material and supply cycle counts are provided for planning
• Collaborates with Production Leads, Scheduling, and Operations Manager on weekly production plans and raw materials
• Ensures compliance standards are enforced by operators by interpreting and representing company policies to workers 
• Leads first investigation within 24 hours for every issue that arises from execution of the daily workflow
• Supports, recommends, and enforces measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Oversees execution of work orders and process orders to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met
• Investigates gaps from expected results and initiates improvement activities with the team or recommends activities to Operations Manager for approval
• Supports and suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or staff
• Ensures weekly and monthly operator PM’s are assigned and completed
• Recommends and schedules appropriate planned maintenance break in’s with Maintenance and Operations Manager
• Leads annual Operator performance reviews and mid-year check in’s with Operations Manager 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production environment or warehouse operation 
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (PC) and basic working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education
• Experience in a related production environment or industry such as chemical, feed, paper, ethanol, or dairy manufacturing 
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance-related tasks 
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or inventory management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP’s, or Lean Manufacturing methods

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near guarded moving mechanical equipment and may handle toxic or hazardous chemicals
• The employee is frequently exposed to heights, confined spaces, and hot and cold conditions   
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds from floor to waist and waist to shoulders. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Schedule Requirements

This position is expected to work within core business hours and requires participation in after-hours meetings with plant personnel on other shifts. 

Travel Requirements

This position will work primarily at their home manufacturing plant facility and may engage in occasional company-sponsored travel. 

Core Values

Must represent the following skills and qualities that align with Zinpro’s Core Values:

• Build Trust: We believe in being purposeful with our words and actions. We work to build trust with customers, vendors, and co-workers through being truthful and fulfilling our commitments. We honor our word and are accountable for our actions.
• Win Together: We believe we can better achieve when we work united, internally and with customers. When we embrace and leverage our diverse individual talents with global perspectives, we create a team that’s stronger and smarter than any one individual. We are all bound by the belief that when we work together, we can realize greater potential.
• Serve Generously: We believe in putting people first, supporting each other’s efforts and treating all with kindness and respect. We work in partnership with customers and ourselves to create opportunities; a win for another is a win for us.
• Always Improve: We believe in what’s right and pursuing continuous growth and improvement for customers, our company, and ourselves. Our high expectations drive us to consistently and reliably deliver the highest quality. We work to be better each day.
• Dream Big: We believe advancement starts with being curious. We embrace the freedom to explore, create, and express ideas without the fear of failure. We always learn from each other and our customers, from our successes and our mistakes.

Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.