Production Supervisor Jobs

The Production Coordinator (Supervisor) oversees production activities and hourly personnel of the assigned manufacturing Area within the plant. Responsible for personal/process safety, product quality, environmental compliance and continuous improvement efforts to ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines optimum staffing level to meet production requirements in a cost-effective manner. Able to hold team accountable while maintaining a positive morale
• Direct hourly manufacturing personnel and is responsible for their performance, hiring and training
• Controls OT and sources of waste, material rework, etc.
• Ensures direct reports adhere to all safety programs, follows SOPs and GMPs
• Monitor daily operations and coordinates production changes to meet shipment and production needs
• Reviews production schedules and assigns tasks ensuring production is completed safely on time and to specification
• Manages filling shifts, OT distribution, posting schedules, rail switch, and reviews production records
• Partners with Quality department to ensure highest quality product and smooth process flow
• Leads cultural and continuous improvement practices to drive positive change throughout the organization
• Follows and provides support for all environmental, health and safety initiatives. Proactively addresses identified safety hazards and eliminates unsafe conditions
• Ensures compliance to budget and reconciles all variances monthly
• Collaborates regularly with Maintenance Department regarding all equipment repairs and upgrades. Supports preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime within the department
• Drives overall manufacturing activities to satisfy production throughput, capacity, and schedule attainment goals

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial or food/pharmaceutical)
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience preferred
• 7 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Solid understanding of safe work practices, regulatory requirements and GMPs
• Demonstrated planning skills to meet production goals and deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership and continuous improvement abilities
• Knowledge of phosphate manufacturing chemistry and equipment helpful
• Understanding of budgeting and cost control
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.