Production Supervisor - ScottsMiracle-Gro
Geismar, LA 70734
About the Job
We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Scotts Miracle-Gro team in Geismar, LA!
If you enjoy leading a team of highly effective individuals in a fast-paced and high energy work environment then you will thrive as the Production Supervisor at our Geismar, LA production facility. The Production Supervisor will have a considerable impact on the plant’s overall performance and customer relations of the company.
If you enjoy leading a team of highly effective individuals in a fast-paced and high energy work environment then you will thrive as the Production Supervisor at our Geismar, LA production facility. The Production Supervisor will have a considerable impact on the plant’s overall performance and customer relations of the company.
In this role you will:
- Supervise a workforce comprised of 20-30 hourly full-time, and up to 10 - 15 seasonal and temporary associates in a multi shift operation, performing activities in one or more of the following areas: production, equipment maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, warehouse, distribution, and/or field operations.
- Assign work and monitors progress, orients and trains associates, interviews and recommends hiring of applicants, evaluates associate work performance, counsels associates and/or implements disciplinary action, and establishes associate work schedules.
- Execute and enforce government, company and/or plant laws, procedures, and/or policies.
- Ensuring quality and quantity standards are achieved in a cost effective and efficient manner along with the availability of materials and supplies; problem solving quickly when things do not go according to plan.
- Communicate, implement and monitor company provided safety programs and procedures.
- Foster a team environment and ensuring positive associate relations to maintain a union-free environment.
- Prepare and/or maintain various logs, records and reports, such as production, maintenance, inventory, etc.; may purchase supplies, parts and/or equipment; may assist in developing and monitoring the budget.
- Get your hands dirty by operating equipment side-by-side with your workforce.
- Assist other supervisors and/or Plant Manager in directing the overall operation of the plant, performing special projects as needed.
- Plant productivity, including involvement in goal setting for the plant, and execution of plant production goals.
The perfect person will have:
- B.S. degree in engineering (highly preferred), business management, operations management, supply chain management or related field preferred.
- 2-5 years overall manufacturing experience.
- Experience in a supervisory or lead role is highly desired, specifically experience in associate development and safety.
- Experience in one or more of the following functional areas is required: manufacturing, distribution, raw materials purchasing, inventory planning controls management, sales and customer service.
Some other nice features to have:
- Working knowledge of all facets of manufacturing, including continuous improvement, team building, safety, associate relations, quality, and customer service.
- Good oral and written communication skills and strong leadership skills are required.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment;
- The ability to manage, motivate and train others to achieve required goals.
- Strong computer skills are required.
- Ability to be bilingual in Spanish/English.
Source : ScottsMiracle-Gro