Production Supervisor

United States·NashvilleSalaried Exemptmid

Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Supervisor

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The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement,

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Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Supervisor

The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and oversee production activities for the operations personnel within the assigned manufacturing department while maintaining adherence to EH&S protocols, regulatory requirements, and plant policies. Coordinate packaging and production needs by collaboratively planning with sales and business management. Responsible for leading direct reports in a fair and ethical manner, while encouraging and facilitating continuous improvement to ensure operational excellence.

Drive overall manufacturing activities for respective department(s) – Monitor daily production performance, maintain proper GMP and housekeeping practices, review production and personnel work schedules, understand and train relative personnel on all facets of the production process, and support plant initiatives

Collaborate with the Maintenance department as necessary, to ensure effective and timely repair of production equipment, schedule preventative maintenance, develop and train personnel on equipment specific lock out tag out procedures

Collaborate with the plant Quality department to ensure the highest quality product is delivered to our customers, promote Food Safety standards, follow up on finished product quality concerns, maintain low inventory of non-saleable product, and coordinate any additional testing needs for production trials or experimental product

Directly manage a unionized hourly workforce within the assigned manufacturing department, coordinate optimum staffing level to meet production needs, monitor overtime and individual performance, hold employees accountable, and lead cultural and continual improvement efforts

Collaborate with the Safety department to ensure adherence to EH&S protocols, develop safety standards and SOPs, train hourly and salaried personnel as necessary, and encourage reporting of and follow up on departmental incidents

Perform administrative duties – Effectively communicate with plant and corporate personnel, participate in customer, supplier, and regulatory plant audits, understand budgeting and cost control measures, and order supplies through our ERP system

Demonstrate effective leadership capabilities, support colleagues, and work individually or collaboratively as a team to achieve plant objectives

B.S. Engineering or 3-5 years relevant experience

Supervisory experience, 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge of phosphate manufacturing preferred

Experience with ERP system functionality (JD Edwards, SAP, etc)

Planning for the purpose of meeting production needs, goals, or deadlines

Knowledge of phosphate manufacturing preferred

Experience with ERP system functionality (JD Edwards, SAP, etc.)

Planning for the purpose of meeting production needs, goals, or deadlines

Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc)

Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting

Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures

Basic budgeting and cost control understanding

Ability to lead others, multi-task, and maintain organized records

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Comply with standard company and site specific safety rules and practices

Direct responsibility for up to 20 hourly departmental reports

Environment: Standard office and industrial manufacturing setting for the majority of day-to-day activities

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to sit or stand long periods at a time, and ascend/descend stairs frequently

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire

Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts

401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution

Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days

Company provided Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program

Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.