Production Supervisor- Endicott, NY

 

 

Job ID:  490295

Non-Exempt

 

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

 

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Job Description Summary

 

National Pipe & Plastics, one of the largest PVC pipe producers in North America, is currently seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor.  In this job, you will supervise a team responsible for operating bending and heating equipment for the fittings department. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the equipment, maintaining product quality, and leading a team of operators and technicians. Your primary goal will be to ensure the shift meets production targets while adhering to safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation, assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance as needed
• Ensure that equipment is properly set up, maintained, and operated according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
•  Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or maintenance with the maintenance team
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action
• Provide and facilitate effective communication and information flow with other departments
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
• Regular engagement with Quality Control in the implementation and enforcement of quality control procedures to ensure that fittings meet the required specifications and standards
• Conduct regular inspections and tests to verify product quality and address any non-conformities.
• Maintain housekeeping according to 5S standards
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, provide training on safe work practices, and address any safety concerns promptly
• Provide training and guidance to staff, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.
• Identify training needs and organize relevant training programs
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, equipment maintenance, and quality control results
• Generate reports on production metrics, efficiency, and quality performance
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, evaluate new technologies, and optimize material utilization
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments

 

Requirements

 

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional technical or vocational training in chemical engineering, plastics processing or related field is preferred
• Proven experience in manufacturing or a similar role within the plastics industry
• Familiarity with safet