Production Supervisor-Escondido

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Production Supervisor-Escondido

Job Summary

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve a leader and role model with respect to Safety.

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment according to OSHA regulations.

• Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and packaging of perlite. 

• Accurate computerized data entry including production reports, time entry and quality control management.

• Direct the work of Production Assistants

• Provide training and support to all Production Assistants.

• Monitor all equipment operating parameters to ensure that all Productivity, and Quality parameters are being met (i.e.… tons produced, reject quantities, and quality parameters).

• Prepare and lead daily Safety meeting discussions with the crew at the start of shift.

• Must complete workplace inspections for the assigned area of responsibility and direct the employees to do the same.

• Direct the timely correction of items reported on all workplace inspections submitted by the work team.

• Immediate communication of any and all accidents, incidents, near misses, and significant safety concerns which occur in the assigned area of responsibility.

• Ensure that all employees in the assigned area of responsibility are fully trained and are following safe work practices.

• Observe and address unsafe behavior of all employees and contractors in the assigned areas of responsibility in a timely manner.

• Responsible for ensuring that the production plan is followed and production rates are maintained.

• Prioritize work for direct reports, and follow packaging priorities.

• Ensure that interruptions to production are quickly and efficiently overcome in order to maintain productivity as per Plant Goals.

• Efficiently utilize the available resources to maintain targeted productivity.

• Identify and resolve roadblocks to productivity in a timely manner.

• Respond in a timely manner to all concerns brought by employees in the assigned area of responsibility.

• Escalate issues if roadblocks cannot be overcome, and if productivity targets will not or can not be met.

• Track and trend the performance of the assigned work crew and provide performance feedback as necessary to meet the overall objectives of the department and Plant.