Production & OperationsPlant Supervisor

Plant Supervisors have ultimate responsibility for all operations within the facility.

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Plant Supervisor

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Plant Supervisors combine leadership and operational knowledge in a job that is detailed, yet exciting. No two days are ever alike. You are constantly working through problems and finding ways to help others with their own job responsibilities.

Teamwork and leadership are vital parts of this role. You’ll hire staff and train them. You will also encourage great employee performance and promote positive working conditions. You’ll also conduct appraisals and recommend personnel for promotion.

A commitment to safety is the most important part of your responsibilities. You’ll oversee the plant to ensure that safety, health, environmental, and quality policies are followed. Your job will be to review and provide input into safety operating procedures.

As a Plant Supervisor, you will coordinate team activities and see to project completion. You’ll also ensure completion of all reporting and record keeping requirements. Your goal is to improve efficiency and productivity in the plant.

Companies will want to see that you have experience in a production environment with increasing responsibility during your career. If this sounds like something your talents are a fit for, keep reading.

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Critical Skills

  • Coordination with Multiple Departments
  • Create and Stick to Timelines
  • Keeping Records
  • Leadership
  • Manage Material Resources
  • Manage Personnel Resources
  • Manage Processes and Procedures
  • Project Management
  • Safety Regulations and Procedures

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee plant operations and all employees
  • Maintain high standard of customer service
  • Monitor production output, product quality and on-time delivery
  • Recruit, manage and develop plant staff
  • Collect and analyze data in order to increase efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with all state, federal regulations and company policies
  • Oversee labor relations in a union environment
  • Maintain site assets and optimize equipment life cycle
  • Forecast labor requirements

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Salary: $45-60/hour

My Interests
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Having Independence

Managing People

Teaching

Improving Processes

Learning & Growing

Working with Data

Physical Activity

Writing Reports and Documentation

Caring for the Environment

Managing Things

Quiet Work Place

Avoiding Risk

Avoiding Stress

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Required Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology or related discipline

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