Plant Supervisor

Shift Information

Shift will be M-F 10AM-8PM

Compensation

$75,000-$90,000 Plus Excellent Benefits 

Job Summary

Responsible for total plant operations including safety and supervision of personnel; care, maintenance and use of all properties, buildings, machinery and equipment, utilities and supplies, personnel and equipment that belongs to others while on company properties.

Safety/Environmental

• Administer safety program developed in writing by Safety Officer.
• Analyze hazard, correct same, train personnel in safe procedures and formulate and enforce safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is operating with all safety equipment in place and operable.
• Ensure that the facility is operating within complete compliance of all environmental regulations relative to maintenance procedures. 

Quality

• Manage all operational methods, procedures and indicators/metrics and identify necessary improvements for production and quality of materials.
• Identifies and captures opportunities for improvement in operational and maintenance procedures.
• Uses CPI methodology to optimize work processes, adapt maintenance tools and procedures to improve equipment utilization and reliability, and minimize service quality incidents. 

Functional And Technical

• Develop production plans in advance with Plants Manager and Sales Department
• Assume responsibility for meeting requirements to the approved production plan at the minimum cost 
  and consistent with good operating practice. 
• Analyze results of plant operations to pinpoint the variances from plans.  
• Keep controllable operating expenses within budget allowance while conducting a continuous cost reduction program and being alert for other improvements in plant operation.
• Request necessary personnel to staff the plant for the forecast level of operations.
• Assign tasks, train and check progress of personnel, frequently keeping them advised of their progress.
• Counsel employees on their growth potential their growth potential and recommend for promotion qualified employees performing their duties in an outstanding manner.
• Take corrective action and discharge action as necessary. Consult with HR, Plants, & Regional Manager in cases which are unusual in view of employee morale, community relations.
• Maintain effective employee morale. Handle grievances at the plant level, reporting cases which remain unsolved and continue to the HR & Plants Manager. 

Functional And Technical Cont.

• Assume responsibility for training a qualified lead person to fill in or replace Quarry Superintendent whenever necessary. 
• Maintain properties in good condition and appearance. Carry out approved plans for plant rehabilitation 
  and beautification.
• Assume responsibility for security and maintenance of buildings, structures, machinery, equipment, tools and supplies in your care. 
• Consult directly with Plants Manager regarding required maintenance items and replacements. All equired items are to be requisitioned through the Plants Manager.
• Submit recommendations each year to the Plants Manager covering capital improvements, additions and replacements of plants and fleet equipment.
• Direct use of standard accounting procedures in JDE and other forms to ensure the routine reporting of data relating to production, sales, inventories, costs, etc. as required. 
• Deal with customers in a courteous, friendly and honest manner. Make every effort to follow this policy and to influence the employees working under his direction to do likewise. The promotion of good customer relations is vital to the success of Barrett’s business. 
• Assist Plants Manager in developing operating and maintenance budgets. 
• Offer assistance and be available when needed to help resolve problems in all phases of the operation.  

Communication

• Communicate openly with the location staff on daily operation and maintenance expectations.  
• Ability to communicate and assist in operational and maintenance activities to all team members involved.
• Ability to foster teamwork and facilitate teamwork through encouragement and building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among the team members.  

Education And Minimum Experience

• GED or high school diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Established leadership qualities
• 3+ years managing production operations
• Working knowledge in reporting programs and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work with confidential information
• Mechanical Aptitude Required 

Working Conditions

• Variable hours and shiftsWork in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Differing sites & site conditions
• Out of town travel possible 

Core Compentencies

• Excellent people and customer service skills
• Ability to use computers and software
• Good coordination and communication skills
• Excellent people and customer service skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work with others as a team