Melt Compounding Supervisor

This leadership role will direct a multi-shift team of production associates that supply and mix the raw materials for the LVT process. The process is sophisticated therefore it requires a Supervisor that is driven to understand the technology, savvy to use data to improve the process, and a coach to develop competent production associates. This department will be highly flexible and adjust schedules to create the right product required by the customer.

• Manage the compounding department which includes a highly automated connection of silos and mixing stations to deliver the raw materials for calendar, extrusion and laminating departments.
• Process expert for raw material delivery and mixing.
• Manage and develop production associates that operate the equipment over multiple shifts up to and including 24/7 operations.
• Review departmental staffing for each shift and make necessary arrangements for coverage.
• Prioritizing the scheduled work flow of the compounding department to ensure the department is meeting company performance standards, customer specification, and delivery requirements.
• Use SAP to monitor and improve costs
• Manage data and results using excel and SPC software
• Clearly communicate the business direction of the LVT plant, the required performance of each associate, and its challenges
• Use lean manufacturing practices to achieve department excellence in safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Maintain monthly inventory.

• Ensure required safety training is completed for all associates on time and the documentation is properly filed.
• Ensure all Plant Safety Rules are communicated, understood and followed.  Audit for compliance daily.
• Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Conditions to reduce variation across shifts.  Audit for compliance on a regular basis.

• Ensure that all scales are calibrated and measured at the desired frequency to maintain process integrity.

• Work with Plant Maintenance to plan and schedule preventative maintenance on all compounding equipment.

• And all other duties assigned.

• At least 3 years of supervisory or lead experience in managing hourly associates in industrial environment
• Experienced in continuous production processes
• Working knowledge of mixing compounds and extruding
• Experienced in lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, TPM, and Kaizens
• Must be able to use and extract data from SAP to manage inventory
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Email

• Must be able to work in a cross functional team to design and implement continuous improvement projects
• Results-oriented / Problem-solver / Persistent
• Must be self-motivated and able to work flexible hours
• Able to work under pressure and in a stressful environment
• Able to manage projects utilizing all available resources
• Must be able to troubleshoot issues and solve problems independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player with an ability to be hands on when necessary
• Sense for discipline, order and neatness
• Reliable
• Commitment to company values 

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

 Will be required to learn-

• Calendaring
• Extrusion

Please send your resume today.

chuck@libertyjobs.com