Assists the production supervisor in managing the day-to-day operations of the fertilizer/ice melt packaging facility. Monitor the employees’ work, quality, and production to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and safely. Concentrates on coaching employees to perform their duties best and sets the example of an exemplary employee.
Active involvement in the selection, training, and documentation of employee performance and attendance on the job. Ensures that the company’s Safety, Quality, and Production goals are achieved by training, coaching, and leading employees, and continuously evaluating and updating these processes and procedures. Provides input on developing quality control objectives and coordinates these objectives with production procedures, in cooperation with plant production personnel, to maximize product quality and minimize costs. Assists with other duties as deemed necessary to meet the company's goals.
Requirements: Education & Experience
- High school diploma required
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience and/or knowledge related to managing production operations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to operate or train on production equipment, including bagging machines, palletizers, shrink wrappers, and forklifts
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently and within a team environment
- Ability to respond positively to changing priorities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills when working with diverse personalities
- Ability to support and guide production employees in their work environments
Working Conditions
- Work performed primarily in the bag room
- Average workweek of 42.5 hours
- Regular interaction with employees and supervisors
- Reports directly to the Shift Supervisor
Performance Expectations
- Maintain professional and positive interactions with coworkers
- Promote quality and continuous improvement
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Support teamwork and professional development
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
- Deliver accurate, timely, and thorough work
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Filling in for chemical handlers, material handlers, pipe cleanout tech, and forklifts as needed
- Coaches new employees in the proper operation of plant equipment
- Assists production employees in understanding and following process procedures
- Performs the duties of production lead when needed
- Coach and support the workers engaged in the fertilizer and Ice Melt plant processes, emphasizing the Plant.
- Assists the shift supervisor/Lead, applying company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules in support of achieving departmental, plant, and corporate goals for safety, quality, and productivity
- Assist plant employees in continuous improvement activities
- Develop, direct, and manage manufacturing personnel and train them to utilize all equipment and tools properly
- Assist manufacturing personnel to maintain product quality and meet customer requirements and expectations. Evaluate processes/procedures at this facility and provide recommendations for improvement
- Recommends improvements of facilities, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
- Support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the company's Quality Policy, Quality System & the appropriate regulations for the area
Additional Duties
- Perform other responsibilities as directed by the Shift Supervisor within training scope
Schedule:
M-F 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Willing to be clean-shaven? (Must be willing to wear a respirator at least an hour everyday)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Forklift: 2 years (Required)
- Wheel loader: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
