Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Requirements

• Evaluate machine resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime.
• Establish production schedule for batching and casting side of production to meet customer and shipping deadlines
• Work closely with Secondaries Supervisor and Shipping to prioritize work flow through all departments and ensure shipping deadlines are met
• Strive to increase productivity across all product lines.
• Maintain and help enhance all aspects around Corporate and Plant Safety policies and programs.
• Continue to improve leadership abilities in or to increase subordinate’s skills and capabilities.
• Responsible for training, process improvements, KPI reporting, employee relations within casting departments
• Participate in all cross functional team activities including but not limited to Safety, Process Engineering, Quality, Scheduling, Maintenance, Management, and Monthly Ops review.
• Engage in and promote participation in Safety Awareness, VCP’s, Process Mapping, Kaizens, and Recognition to lead a culture changing with a winning attitude and greater acceptance around change.
• Work with Production Manager to create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels.
• Responsible for yearly vacation scheduling of Manufacturing Hourly employees.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
• Champion of safety, health, and environmental issues

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development