Production Supervisor

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Production Supervisor - Peekskill, NY

5am-5pm with rotating shift schedule

The Production Supervisor manages the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Peekskill Effect Pigments Production area personnel through active engagement of our employees.  The Peekskill Effect Pigments Site has a portfolio of more than 500 different and unique products that are manufactured on upwards of 30 different equipment unit operations where 30-40 different products are produced each month. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring there is a minimal loss of time and material during each production campaign and that all work is completed safely, timely and effectively ensuring that the production schedule is achieved with minimum product quality variation from standards. Supervision responsibilities also include laboratory and maintenance personnel during off shift and weekend hours, as the production unit operates a continuous seven-day operation. All supervision is within the framework of a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the Production department through active and effective leadership of employees.
• Understands Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Quality Policies performing job responsibilities safely, while keeping in mind the environmental impact of their decision making. Ensures the same within the department by actively working with employees on JSA creation and implementation, procedure reviews, environmental reporting & inspecting, and auditing & observing the process and employees for improvements.
• Ensures all safety equipment available on plant floor is in good operating order and up to date through active management of equipment inspection program completion, including but not limited to fire suppression systems, eye wash and safety showers, etc.
• Leads daily pre-shift meetings to review safety messages, communicate work assignments, review production status, and set priorities for the day.
• Maintains time and attendance program for hourly personnel to track hours worked, overtime, holidays, absences, and other matters impacting payroll and compliance with site attendance policy. This includes ensuring adequate staffing levels for upcoming shifts through the scheduling of vacation and overtime as appropriate.
• Ensures all operating procedures pertaining to their area of responsibility are followed by the operators. 
• Identify potential areas needing ad