What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Lehigh Hanson?
AutoReqId: 15225BR
Line Of Business: Aggregates
Department: Production
Primary Location: Skaneateles-NY
Pay Class: Salaried Exempt
Job Posting:
The Role and the Company
Lehigh Hanson is North America’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada. We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the world’s largest building materials companies.
The Production Supervisor role is based in Skaneateles, NY and reports directly to the Plant Manager. This plant has both a Quarry and HMA Plant.
What you’ll get to do
- Plan and schedule plant production to maximize productivity and optimize the utilization of manpower, resources, and equipment
- Supervise and direct production crews, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, as well as daily, weekly, and annual performance objectives
- Report daily production and track KPI’s of plant performance
- Ensure material production meets quality control standards
- Assist in accessing and optimizing the usage of existing reserves
- Schedule plant and mobile repair and maintenance internally and with outside vendors
- Ensure proper staffing levels are kept for the efficiency of the plant at all times
- Promote safe work habits and provide safe working conditions – lead daily tailgate meetings, ensure job tasks are completed as per job procedures, and demonstrate leadership towards all company safety policies
Essential Experience and Skills
- 5 years of work experience in aggregate production or at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a related industry
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully
- Composure, and the ability to professionally present information to, and respond to questions from others
- Ability, desire, and motivation that align with the work environment, fluctuating shift schedules, extended periods of time moving back and forth to all areas of the plant, and occasionally lift heavy objects and work in awkward/confined spaces
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Working knowledge of aggregate production equipment and processes
- Analytical abilities and comfort with using data and objective information for making decisions
- Project team experience
- Union and non-union environments
- Capability and desire to become a plant manager in the future
- Working knowledge of HMA Plants
Work Environment
- Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
What We Have to Offer
- Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
- Highly competitive benefits programs
- 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace. External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled