Production Supervisor- 3rd Shift
Company: balchem
Location: Faribault
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty
ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of
life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the
finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our
corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson
Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices,
manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the
US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded
company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over $700 million and
a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three
business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition &
Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people
worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to
developing the company into global market leadership positions. To
learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit
www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the efficient day to day operation
of the production rooms as well as the development and management
of the production team. This position is also responsible for
motivating the safety and continuous improvement culture while
achieving operating goals to meet growth expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for department incident rate consistent with Balchem
company goals; must maintain department safety rules compliance and
be a positive safety role model
Responsible for training all department employees on safe work
practices
Responsible for ensuring an organized, clean and safe work
environment
Ensure procedures and work practices have appropriate safety review
and new equipment is reviewed for proper guarding, safe operating
procedures, and lockout tagout
Must have regular safety discussions with team and proactively
listen to employees' safety concerns/suggestions; must act upon
those concerns and provide feedback
Responsible for implementing corrective actions after an incident
or near miss
Follow all Food safety practices and processes applicable to the
department
Perform/execute job duties keeping the company's commitment to
quality in mind
Monitor and maintain all food safety activities as part of daily
tasks
Enforce food safety plan while producing product
Build a unified, successful team
Responsible for achieving established performance measures for
productivity, quality, and safety levels as set for the production
rooms and the whole department; meet or exceed daily production
goals related to safety, quality, and quantity produced
Perform troubleshooting of production room issues as capable and
perform minor maintenance on the lines; accurately assess when to
call in additional support from maintenance and management
Cross trained to operate all production rooms including paperwork
and set-up; provide backup to positions as needed to ensure
efficient operation
Drive, initiate, and support continuous improvement and elimination
of waste and variation in processes using established improvement
processes
Responsible for the timely, efficient, thorough, and effective
cleaning and sanitation of their area of responsibility, including
but not limited to production or packaging equipment and the
surrounding areas or rooms, support areas, and other areas as may
be required
Provide daily work assignments and production priorities to the
operators
Build and maintain a high-performance team environment and coach
others in effective team interaction and function; foster an
empowerment environment
Lead, motivate, and direct employees to achieve clear performance
objectives
Must understand the company vision and set goals that will drive
the Team in that direction
Detect quality issues and source the root cause to resolve the
issue; perform any necessary adjustments to batches
Coordinate and participate in PM (preventative maintenance) tasks
on a daily, weekly, monthly basis
Promote GMP compliance and help correct GMP issues
Promote quality awareness and help correct quality issues
Understand the product specs and operating standards by customer
product and implement the necessary equipment for processing
Learn, understand, train to, develop and follow documented
policies, procedures, and work procedures and drive others to do
so; this includes product codes, coding system, line changeovers,
and wet and dry line cleaning processes
Set up of daily productivity board and track production to board
targets; maintain detailed and organized data records for the
department
Ensure all necessary supplies, materials and WIP are stocked on the
line for daily production needs; verify correct incoming materials
and ingredients are in the right area, ensure conformance to
established standards and complete the material usage form
Assist in managing production supplies; deliver Kanban cards to
designated purchasing area for replenishment of supplies
Assist in development of work instructions, training and auditing
team members and assisting in special projects
Perform audits within the production areas for paperwork accuracy
and compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and Safety procedures
Assist Commercialization group with scale-ups and customer
trials
Lead others in maintaining good housekeeping and an orderly work
area; support 5S initiatives
Assist in implementation of productivity improvements; this person
will also help plan ahead to improve utilization of resources
Support and assist as needed in maintaining and improving
operations of the production rooms
Must continuously assess employees for selection, promotion and
discipline situations
Provide frequent, specific performance feedback and coaching to all
Operations employees, including proactively addressing performance
issues
Assure that Production team members are appropriately trained,
coached and developed in support of individual career development
paths and IFP growth plans; identify potential successors within
the team and develop them towards this goal
Conduct timely and thorough employee reviews giving accurate and
constructive feedback to reports
Meet or exceed customer expectations for on-time delivery and
quality of product delivered; communicate Customer Satisfaction to
the team using quantitative measures
Coordinate and conduct meetings with direct reports individually
and in regularly scheduled team meetings; include support staff as
needed to maximize efficient operations and foster One Team
approach
Plan ahead for the shift to ensure and approve full utilization of
resources; ensure consistent application of Operational and other
Company procedures
Document and monitor procedures and processes to eliminate
variation and promote sharing of knowledge
Cross train in related functions and assist others in obtaining
cross-functional capabilities
Must develop cooperative relationships with other departments
Plan, control, and measure all aspects of the production operations
area
Support, understand, and coach others in understanding and use of
lean tools
All other duties as necessary to the success of Balchem
Corporation
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED
Solid background/work experience in manufacturing (2+ years); food
or pharmaceutical a plus
2+ years leadership experience
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and 5S organizational
tools; Six Sigma training a plus
Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, ERP)
Mechanical aptitude/trouble-shooting ability
Knowledge of food GMP's a plus
Training and mentoring mindset with constant operator training
Strong safety orientation
Strong organizational skills
Positive attitude and professional image
Self-motivation and ability to work independently; ability and
willingness to provide support and training to employees on all
shifts
Demonstrated ability to lead, work, and develop others in a team
environment
Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a
multi-cultural workplace
Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented
work procedures
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment while
moving multiple simultaneous projects forward
Ability to manage time and workload efficiently, and the ability to
prioritize and modify priorities accordingly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to
interface with customers and colleagues
Able to work with all personality types and connect with people -
quickly earn their respect and dedication
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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and
promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and
a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
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