Shift Supervisor (Night Shift)

Position Overview:
The Shift Supervisor will oversee the people and processes within a given work area in production.  This position is scheduled for 12-hour shifts covering 5:30pm-5:30am on a rotating 4 on/4 off basis.

Critical Success Criteria:

• Ensure employees follow safety and environmental health procedures to help protect people and the environment.


• Make critical operations decisions with minimal consultation that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.


• Plan and schedule staff to meet daily production needs.


• Oversee, coach and train employees to be the best they can be in their jobs so that they have a successful career and future at Gopher Resource, as well as ensure high quality and safe production.

Responsibilities:

• Develop production staff to ensure they are properly trained on operating procedures, operation of equipment, and safety guidelines; develop lead production staff in basic supervisory skills


• Make all critical decisions, with minimal consultation, that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently


• Plan and schedule shift work according to product schedule and hourly staff on the shift; coordinate the plan with leads on shift


• Conduct rounds to check on all gauges, controls, equipment, and document stats on log sheets for permanent record keeping


• Respond to any health issues according to basic first aid guidelines and training


• Take immediate action, as necessary, in production plant regarding safety violations, production standards deviations, and other operating problems that arise during the course of production


• Review maintenance work performed during the shift to ensure productivity is on track; adjust maintenance priorities as necessary to reflect any critical malfunctions during the shift


• Participate with others in management discussions related to the operation of the production plant


• Participate in new hire/staff selection and training


• Report shift statistics at the end of shift and assist the next shift supervisor with the transition to ensure continuous operation of the plant; make rounds with incoming shift supervisor to review the status of the plant prior to shift change


• Recommend equipment upgrades, workforce adjustments, process modifications; may recommend product or service modifications


• Enforce employee attendance policies and procedures through the shift


• Participate in the evaluation process of team performance, offering constructive feedback on the areas of position skills and needed development


• Consult with Department Manager to ensure new processes are accurately documented; when gaps are identified, coordinate with production to get resolved


• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED minimally required


• Previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce


• Previous work experience within a heavy industrial manufacturing setting


• Ability to promote a positive team atmosphere and continuous improvement culture


• Ability to read, interpret, and apply labor contract and work rules


• Technical proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word


• Excellent ability to prioritize, maintain composure and focus during high-stress and urgent situations


• Effective, professional communication skills – including active listening, professional email and messaging, and ability to communicate information and work directives in a clear and concise manner


• Strong interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution skills


• Good organization and time management skills


• Willingness to maintain required certifications (Basic First Aid, CPR, Haz Waste) and participate in required training


• Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask, work in a hot/high temperature production facility, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postsecondary degree in Business, Engineering, Management, or Sciences from accredited College or University preferred, but not required


• 5+ years of previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce preferred, but not required


• Previous work experience supervising union employees preferred, but not required


• Strong understanding of lead and plastics recycling technology and production processes preferred but not required


• Lean/Six Sigma training/experience strongly preferred, but not required


• Proficient technical skills in mechanical engineering and maintenance of machinery and equipment preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask directly against skin (e.g. clean shaven if applicable), work in a hot/high temperature production facility, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas with or without reasonable accommodation


• Willingness and ability to comply with safety protocols and company-provided decontamination measures which include utilizing private shower facilities upon leaving the plant environment with or without reasonable accommodation

Compensation Information:
Salary Range: $76,632 - $122,408. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive plan which is determined by the achievement of strategic objectives. The market rate for the role is typically at the midpoint of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits: Gopher Resource is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees. List of benefit offerings include medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care spending account, life insurance, disability programs, telemedicine, parental leave, tuition support, legal insurance, identity theft protection, gym membership discounts, EAP, 401(k) with a company match, and paid time off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays).

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.