Production Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob Description Title: Production Supervisor
Job ID: 23-00457
Location: Riverside, MO 64150
Pay Rate: $21.43-$28.51/hour.
Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company paid holidays and more!
Type of hire: Contract, long-term with ongoing potential.
Shift Available: C SHIFT - 10 hour shifts (6pm-4am Sun and Mon) & (6am-4pm Fri and Sat)

Position Summary :

• Assist plant superintendent by assuring that the assigned production department is operated in the most profitable and efficient way through proper utilization of assigned workforce, materials, equipment, and space.
• The position is responsible for organizing all assigned resources to produce products according to the current schedule, and according to the approved quality standard.

Job Description :

• Supervise production team members performing production operations and must have thorough knowledge regarding the team member handbook, safety manual, all rules, programs, and procedures that pertain to production team members.
• Responsible for orientation and on the job training of team members in the safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Instills good housekeeping of their immediate work area in all employees so that visitors may be received in the plant at any time. Evaluate team members based on attendance, performance, attitude, potential, etc.
• Maintained workforce within the assigned department at authorized levels.
• Re-assigns team members on 'down equipment' to eliminate unfavorable labor variances.
• Observes production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.
• Continuously analyzes the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design communication and reporting, cost controls and makes recommendations to plant superintendent for disposition.
• Consults with team members regarding on-the-job problems including low production, poor quality, poor attendance, tardiness, etc.
• Documents all problems and provides action plans to plant superintendent for disposition.
• In case of emergency, direct team members to their assigned safe area.
• Process all required forms in a timely manner for payroll and Human Resources (i.e., employee status form, timecards, PTO sheets, EIRP reward, etc.).
• Contact Engineering and Maintenance for required repair work.
• With the Plant Manager and Operation Manager, study operation where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective action.
• Assist assigned team members in understanding the need for teamwork to attain departmental and objectives.
• Support and conduct corporate philosophy and vision.
• Attend safety and quality meetings when needed.
• Actively participate in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution.
• Ensure the required Safety Audits are complete for you and your team.
• Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and informing supervisor of known HSE&E conditions which could adversely affect other team members, assets or to the public.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and ensure safe working procedures in assigned production areas.
• Must be able to evaluate color.
• EMS Job Responsibilities:
  • Will follow and promote environmental management system compliance and commitment to resource conservation.
• EHS Job Responsibilities:
  • Documentation of injury reports.
  • Complete statements as needed. Participation with the Accident Investigation team.
  • Conduct safety audits weekly and monthly.
  • Ensure safety standards are met.
  • Have safety audits completed on a timely basis.
  • Complete safety related work orders.
  • Participate in safety communications weekly/monthly events such as plant wide meeting, pre-shift meeting, department meetings, and training exercises.
  • Any miscellaneous duties as assigned by Dept. Mgr.
• The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time.

Required Skills and Education :

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent English communication skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Ability to supervise, train and motivate employees in a multi-cultural environment.

Additional Required Skills

• Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
  • Candidates can draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Candidates can compute rates, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Reasoning Ability:
  • Candidates can apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs.
  • Candidates can create visual aids for communication purposes.
  • Duties also include assisting in the day-to-day management of the Environmental Management System.
  • Following all environmental work instruction and / or cleaning up spills or other duties required of the Environmental 1st Response Team.
• Typically requires 2-3 years of relative experience and education.

GTA Questions :

1. Please confirm if you are available to work the following shift:
2. C SHIFT 6pm-4 am Sun and Mon & 6am-4pm Fri and Sat (approx 50 hours per week)
3. What pay rate are you looking for? (Please provide a pay range or figure vs. "negotiable )
4. Are you currently working? If not, please provide your last date of employment.
5. Why are you looking to leave (or why did you leave) your most recent employer?
6. What is the best time to reach you?
   1. Mornings
   2. Afternoons
   3. Evenings (after 5pm)
7. Do you prefer call, text, or e-mail communications?
8. Do you require a work visa sponsorship? If you currently have sponsorship, other than a TN visa, please state the type of sponsorship and when it will expire.

Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.

REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.