Balchem Corporation
Production Supervisor (2nd shift)
Balchem Corporation, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044
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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 $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 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 The Production Supervisor (2nd shift) is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility, in addition the Production Supervisor will communicate performance expectations to hourly employees, monitor production demands, supervise machine, assembly productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily. This position will predominantly oversee all production and warehousing areas operating on 2nd shift.
Essential Functions
Supervise and coordinate activities of employees within the production department
Monitor and supervise the department to ensure the established standards meet safe work and GMP practices
Responsible for ensuring daily production objectives are met efficiently and satisfactory
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Production Departments
Manage the daily staffing of the assigned crew, accounting for time-off and administering time-card records
Provide training and demonstration for team members.
Collaborate with other Production Supervisors to have effective operations between lines and shifts
Collaborate with warehouse, engineering, quality, and maintenance staff
Strategically manage shift, with the ability to identify and implement both short- and long-term process improvements based on observations
Monitor performance through metrics and report performance through scorecards and reports
Compile required reports and documentation regarding operations, inspections, deviations, and corrective actions
Enforce safety regulations, ensuring safety standards are met and required safety training occurs
Work with Human Resources on all employee relations issues
Able to step in and operate equipment during staff shortages or call-offs
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 3-5 years equivalent experience.
Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
Food or pharmaceutical knowledge a plus
Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, ERP, Power BI)
Knowledge of food GMP’s a plus
Clear sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities to meet immediate needs and long-term goals
Ability to manage time and workload efficiently, and the ability to prioritize and modify priorities accordingly
Strong safety orientation
Self-motivation and ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to work and develop others in a team environment
Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment while moving multiple simultaneous projects forward
Strong verbal and written communication skills to discuss, develop, and implement plans
High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of commitments
Ability to mentor others
Willingness to support peer vacancies and volume demand overtime
Working Conditions
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
Often required to spend time in plant environments with operating and maintenance personnel requiring one to kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, ascend and descend stairs and/or ladders
Periodically required to lift to and above 50 pounds utilizing safe and proper lift techniques and equipment.
Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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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 $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 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 The Production Supervisor (2nd shift) is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility, in addition the Production Supervisor will communicate performance expectations to hourly employees, monitor production demands, supervise machine, assembly productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily. This position will predominantly oversee all production and warehousing areas operating on 2nd shift.
Essential Functions
Supervise and coordinate activities of employees within the production department
Monitor and supervise the department to ensure the established standards meet safe work and GMP practices
Responsible for ensuring daily production objectives are met efficiently and satisfactory
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Production Departments
Manage the daily staffing of the assigned crew, accounting for time-off and administering time-card records
Provide training and demonstration for team members.
Collaborate with other Production Supervisors to have effective operations between lines and shifts
Collaborate with warehouse, engineering, quality, and maintenance staff
Strategically manage shift, with the ability to identify and implement both short- and long-term process improvements based on observations
Monitor performance through metrics and report performance through scorecards and reports
Compile required reports and documentation regarding operations, inspections, deviations, and corrective actions
Enforce safety regulations, ensuring safety standards are met and required safety training occurs
Work with Human Resources on all employee relations issues
Able to step in and operate equipment during staff shortages or call-offs
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 3-5 years equivalent experience.
Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
Food or pharmaceutical knowledge a plus
Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, ERP, Power BI)
Knowledge of food GMP’s a plus
Clear sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities to meet immediate needs and long-term goals
Ability to manage time and workload efficiently, and the ability to prioritize and modify priorities accordingly
Strong safety orientation
Self-motivation and ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to work and develop others in a team environment
Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment while moving multiple simultaneous projects forward
Strong verbal and written communication skills to discuss, develop, and implement plans
High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of commitments
Ability to mentor others
Willingness to support peer vacancies and volume demand overtime
Working Conditions
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
Often required to spend time in plant environments with operating and maintenance personnel requiring one to kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, ascend and descend stairs and/or ladders
Periodically required to lift to and above 50 pounds utilizing safe and proper lift techniques and equipment.
Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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