Production Supervisor

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried

Pay range: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Do you thrive in an employee-focused environment with a small-company feel? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to grow and make an impact? If this sounds like you, then join us as our next Production Supervisor in Niagara Falls, NY!

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

What You’ll Do

The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Superintendent and will oversee a team of hourly personnel. This position ensures that all furnaces, production, and shipping functions meet all established goals and production standards. Daily, this person directs changes to production flow and may alter shift priorities based on current situations. This role requires schedule flexibility, will rotations between 1st and 2nd shift operations.

• Plans and executes pre-established production and manpower utilization standards
• Ensures quality standards are maintained to meet production specifications
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly reports regarding production/maintenance, safety, manpower, and utilization
• Troubleshoots equipment and works to improve processes to maximize production
• Supervises and drives productivity to employees
• Recommends methods of improvement to efficiently utilize production tools
• Assists in training new employees

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent
• Have 5+ years of technical experience and/or demonstrated proficiency in plant day to day operations
• Possess good analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Be able to meet deadlines and work well in a team environment
• Have in depth knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies
• Opportunities for career development

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.