Night Shift Production Supervisor

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

• →Continuous 12 hour Night Shift production operations position
• →Achieve daily throughput requirements and suggest and implement methods for continuous improvement of production equipment, processes, or operating conditions
• →Work closely with the General Supervisor and the Scheduler in day-to-day operations within their department

• →Communication will be essential in day-to-day operations

• →Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures

• Safety:  Has accountability for the monitoring and training of the unique hazards involved within the department; in addition, maintain a safe work place through adherence to company policies on safety including monthly safety inspections, observations, following of plant rules, and communications of potential hazards to management and maintenance for correction

• Manage material flow in and out of the area

• Advise management of improvements that would aid in the improvement of the function of the job, safety, quality and/or productivity

• Good computer skills:  PowerPoint, Excel, ADP, AS400, etc.

• Drive Lean and 6S improvements in the department and maintain already introduced requirements.

• Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments

• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules and resolving problems

• Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change

• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement

• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications / Experience required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of an Associate Degree preferred and 3 to 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous Supervisor or Equivalent Experience a plus
• Experience in the principles of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S and STOP would be a definite plus
• Individual must be a Citizen of the United States, or Permanent resident alien of the United States, or Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (22 CFR §120.15.)

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1