Plant Supervisor - Day Shift

JOB TITLE: Plant Supervisor - Day Shift

SUMMARY:

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operations of the assigned shift across the York Plant. The Shift Supervisor will oversee weekend shifts and act as a floating Supervisor throughout the week to further ensure safety and quality standards are met and production efficiency maintained. Schedule is a 12 hour day shift. 6a-6p. 3/1/3 rotating schedule.  Employee works holidays if scheduled.  This position is 1 of 4 plant supervisors (2 day, 2 night) with the intent to cover the Plant with 24/7, 365 day coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Promote a culture of safety across the York Plant and champion the York Safety Transformation by setting a positive example and leading through VFL.
• Drive change and champion the Company culture by promoting the values and principles of RHI Magnesita.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety and quality checks to ensure standards are being met and maintained.
• Act as the on-site Management Representative, including incident commander, for night and weekend shifts.
• Provide leadership and support to supervisors and team members during weekend shifts.
• Act as a floating Supervisor across operations departments throughout the week to provide additional support and flexibility during weekday operations.
• Work directly with the Management Team, Supervisor Team, Technical Experts, and Team Members to ensure alignment and adherence to daily objectives and goals.
• Coordinate and optimize integrated production for the site; ensure run plans are followed; ensure any special operations are planned and executed safely and accurately.
• Promote cross-department collaboration and accountability.
• Lead site-wide shift OBEYA meetings.
• Maintain quality control standards and ensure production meets internal quality guidelines.
• Align with Production Schedulers to ensure adherence to production schedules and deadlines.
• Review and analyze production records to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including shift reports and performance metrics.
• Manage performance and provide training to team members.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Escalate issues promptly as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with team members and other staff.
• Align with Maintenance to ensure that production equipment runs safely and efficiently.
• Constantly work to improve processes and elevate suggestions made by the team.
• Participate in the development of IMS-Documentation (procedural and work instruction).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth understanding of safety regulations and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies and tools, such as statistical process control and root cause analysis.
• Experience with process optimization, 6S/Lean practices and principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communicaion skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Microsoft proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel), Power BI and SAP.
• Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to company values.

HEALTH, SAFETY, & WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Perform all work in accordance with RHI Magnesita’s Health and Safety policies.
• Adhere to all EHS and IMS policies and job expectations as specified in the Job Descriptions of the Persons Responsible for IMS, RHI Magnesita NAM Regional Safety Rules, Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities, and Safety Rules and Responsibilities documents.
• The work is performed outdoors and/or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements.
• Capable of operating various types of office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting – 50 pounds maximum.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves).

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Position Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Work Hours: 12 hour day shift. 6a-6p. 3/1/3 rotating schedule.  

Supervisory Status: Supervisor

Duties, responsibilities, and work activities may evolve or change as business necessitates. Medical and/or religious accommodations will be considered as necessary. Employee’s signature signifies understanding of the role’s function and responsibilities.