What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Supervisor position at Arclin?
Plant Supervisor , Tacoma, WA
Arclin USA is seeking talent for a Plant Supervisor I opportunity we have available in our Tacoma, WA location. Reporting into the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling all aspects of the production operation to ensure compliance with Arclin’s goals and objectives. This position ensures that the plant is operating in compliance with all regulatory and company policies, procedures and regulations. This position provides back-up for other Production Supervisor(s) and/or the Plant Manager during absences and when required.
Plant Supervisor I Job Responsibilities:
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Plans, organizes and directs a manufacturing process. Assigns duties and ensures quality and quantity standards are met; Liaises with other supervisors, sales, managers and R&D as necessary
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Integrates the innovative thinking of direct reports, peers, project team members into decisions which benefit project outcomes, while building the capabilities of team members
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Creates a team environment conducive to innovation
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Sustains team members’ focus on time/cost/quality outcomes while delivering innovative solutions
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Develops employees’ work schedules and manages their attendance and submits hours/information to payroll; Up to 20 direct reports depending on the size of the manufacturing operation
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Responsible for the identification, and where possible, the resolution of safety concerns or issues
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Troubleshoots production problems and issues
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Develops and implements plans to efficiently use materials, labor and equipment to meet production targets
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Schedules and supervises production shutdown/start-up for maintenance purposes; both preventive and corrective
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Monitors production yields, quality and reports variances. Makes necessary changes where possible to the process to ensure maximum efficiency.
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Supervises shipping and receiving when on nights
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Responsible for accident/incident reporting and for accident/incident investigations as required; May act as Co-chair for the Health and Safety Committee
Plant Supervisor I Job Qualifications:
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Post-secondary education at an accredited College or University or equivalent experience in a related manufacturing and supervisory role. An engineering background would be considered an asset.
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2-3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; leading a team and managing people.
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Demonstrated supervisory skills and well developed interpersonal skills
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Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations for the jurisdiction
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Ability to identify and resolve problems especially when working with production data
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Mechanical aptitude and experience with computer and factory automation equipment
