Shift Supervisor - Cement Production, Burns Harbor, IN - Ozinga Bros, Inc.

Located at Burns Harbor, IN, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of our Slag Granulation team and facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met on each shift.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of shift personnel to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the Granulation Facility
• Monitor production process of Cement Slag Granulation, equipment performance, and quality control measures to ensure adherence to standards and specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to shift staff to enhance their skills and performance
• Collaborate with other departments, such as safety and quality assurance, to optimize production processes and resolve cross-functional issues
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, including conducting safety meetings, promoting awareness, and investigating incidents or accidents
• Participate in shift handovers, communicating key information and priorities to incoming supervisors and team members
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence
• Participate in the selection of operational staff
• Maintain Relationship with Cleveland Clifs

Global Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications:

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial environment

Experience:

• 3-5 years prior experience in a supervisory role
• Proven experience within the cement manufacturing industry, with specific knowledge of blast furnace operations preferred
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of cement production processes, equipment, and machinery

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively motivate and manage a diverse team
• Solid problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and hands-on approach to addressing operational challenges
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
• Operation within a fast-paced environment
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions
• Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion at job sites, plants, and laboratories
• Must be able to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to stand and move about job sites with uneven and unpaved ground while managing concrete delivery onsite
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to operate buttons, levers, and other controls located on various equipment
• Must be able to work long and flexible hours as necessary
• Must be able to maneuver in and around our plants, yards, and job sites as necessary

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.