Supervisor, Production

The Supervisor, Production is responsible for safe and environmentally sound day-to-day continuous production activities to support the continuous operations of the plant. Includes all facets of production supervision namely hourly employees, product quality, safety, environmental, railroad and raw material management. Assist on the implementation of process improvements or capital projects as needed. Assist with employee training and qualifications. The position is a liaison between management, shift operations and maintenance. Responsible for conducting audits and inspections. Reviews and authorizes work permits.

• Maintain safe and environmentally sound operating conditions within equipment design parameters
• Lead, schedule, coach, train, and develop hourly employees as needed (incl. safety and environmental)
• Facilitate ongoing communication between hourly employees  and management to ensure proper and efficient rail operation, product quality, allocation of resources, safety and environmental
• Work with operations and maintenance to troubleshoot and address problems in the plant to maximize product and raw materials flow and safety. Assist in the implementation of process improvements or capital projects
• Responsible for conducting audits and inspections
• Reviews and authorizes work permits
• Other job-related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years of relevant experience or 2 year technical program with 2+ years of experience required. Technical or Engineering Bachelor’s degree with at least 1+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous step-up, leadership, or supervisory experience in a union environment
• Industrial experience, chemical experience, and potash mill experience is a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.  Experience with Maximo, Pi, OIS, Kronos is a plus.
• Must be an effective leader and have positive influence on hourly work force
• Strong motivational, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills in a fast- paced environment are required
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.