Operations Supervisor- 2nd Shift - Go McPherson

RELATIONSHIPS / COLLABORATION

Please specify departments/stakeholders with which the incumbent will interact and related areas of collaboration

Internal relationships:

McPherson Leadership team and Shift Production employees

Functional/dotted-line relationship:

Shift Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance employees

External relationships:

Contractors; Vendors; Suppliers

Direct and Indirect Reports

# of Direct Reports:

10 (Production)

# of Indirect Reports:

7 (Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance)

(only mention dotted-line where the position has functional authority, and specify department/functions)

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Suggested structure: In the framework of [summary of the frame within which the incumbent acts and thinks], the [job title] ensures/contributes to [main end-purpose of the job], by [summary of main activities], in collaboration with [main partners], and in compliance with [standards, policies and procedures.]

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Operations Supervisor will supervise and direct shift activities to ensure safe and compliant operations, while achieving quality, service, and productivity targets. This position is critical in communicating with the front-line employees, ensuring they are informed of all plant information, changes, and updates in a timely manner. In addition, the incumbent will assist in identifying and implementing process improvement programs to that give the Polymer Shakes Plant a cost advantage over the competition. The position is responsible for maintaining and communicating plant updates to management in key business areas, including safety, environment, health, employee relations, daily production, and assigned projects. The incumbent will be an active participant in the plant’s World Class Manufacturing initiatives by assisting in the implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) project teams to achieve WCM standards.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Financial factors related to the job

For all jobs, specify yearly Sales volume for the scope and financial dimensions specifically related to the job; if relevant, indicate budget and signing responsibility

Nature

Scope, Nature, Date, Actual/Budget

Amount (annual amount)

Currency

Sales Revenue:

e.g., Sales actual or budget

$64.4 Million

USD

Other job-related factor(s):

cost of Production

Budget responsibility:

N/A

Signing responsibility:

N/A

Scope of impact

Other Scoping Dimensions

Please Enter Number

Additional Details

# of Plants:

1

# of Products – Product Lines:

Headcount:

68

Other dimensions relevant to the job (# customers, # projects, # machines etc.):

CONTEXT AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES

If applicable, please provide text addressing specific challenges related to context, such as matrixed reporting relationship, unionized or multi-product location, cross-cultural/remote team management, evolving markets or organization, market maturity level and dynamics - H1/H2/H3 environment and growth level, etc. (what typically differentiates two jobs with same job title).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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.

Bachelor’s Degree

Manufacturing, Business or similar

Preferred

Progressive work experience in a manufacturing environment or related internships in a manufacturing environment

5-8 years

Required

Demonstrated supervisory experience

3-5 years

Required

Quality & Safety Expectations

Employee is responsible to:

· Know and understand the safety and quality policies.

· Complete all safety and quality training required for the specific position.

· Follow all safety and quality rules and procedures and remind others.

· Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately.

· Be empowered to speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues.

· Adhere to the principles of data integrity.

Leadership & Communication Skills

Description

Required/Preferred

Good coaching skills; peer, up-line, direct and indirect report

Required

Good listening skills; able to discern key points from employee discussions

Required

Demonstrated leadership roles, past supervisory experience

Required

Travel Requirements

5% for meeting and trainings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Please review the sections below that address the Physical Demands, Working Conditions, Travel Requirements, and Driving Requirements. These sections are required to complete the description.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Vision: Important if color distinction, visual inspection, measuring/assembling at distance close to eye is essential to job

X

Reading and Writing: Expressing or receiving detailed information by nonverbal means

X

Climb/Balance: Important if the amount and kind of climbing or balancing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion

X

Bend/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl: Important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

X

Standing/Walking: Particularly for sustained periods of time

X

Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time

X

Finger/Grasp/Handle/Feel: Working primarily with fingers

X

Talk/Hear: Expressing or receiving detailed information by means of the spoken word

X

Repetitive Motions: Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

X

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

N/A

Rarely

(0 - 30%)

Occasionally (30 - 60%)

Frequently (60 - 90%)

Constantly (90 - 100%)

Computer:

X

Telephone:

X

Audio-Visual and/or Presentation Materials:

X

Power Tools:

X

Large Machinery:

X

Pushing/Pulling/Lifting Requirements:

Up to 25 pounds

Frequently

26-100 pounds

Occasionally

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to within the following conditions:

Extreme Heat:

X

Extreme Cold:

X

Wet/Humid:

X

Ventilation Conditions: Dust, fumes, dirt, chemicals, gases, smoke:

X

Confined Areas:

X

Equipment in Motion:

X

Safety Equipment/clothing:

X

Noise Level:

X

Poor Lighting Conditions:

X

Exposure to Hazardous Materials:

X

Exposure to jarring & vibrations:

X