Production Supervisor - Bradford, Canada - Kemira

Kemira

Verified Company

Bradford, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:

Bradford, CA- Location Details:

Title:

Production Supervisor**:

Production Supervisor - Brantford
Kemira is a global company providing chemicals and expertise to operations around the world.

We are committed to being our customers' first choice by bringing sustainable value through improved product quality, better process and resource efficiency.

We offer a result-oriented and collaborative culture that empowers you to drive excellence and innovation with a major impact on the future.

If you have the right mix of curiosity, a drive for excellence and an innovative mindset, we want to talk to you.

This role works within a dynamic Manufacuturing team supporting the Canadian operations.

We are now looking for an experienced
Production Supervisor to join our
Brantford Manufacturing Team.

Responsibilities:

Manage all production processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping activities of the area and meet production quality and quantity standards
Utilize fully integrated IT business system (SAP) in all processes
Plan, schedule, and direct production and maintenance work for efficient operations
Key contact for contractors working on site
Develop departmental goals and objectives that provide direction in order to maintain a competitive organization and meet overall business objectives
Ensure company safety and environmental standards are met
Ensure company quality standards in production are met
Ensure all established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed
Ensure all personnel are trained appropriately for new and existing systems
Direct activities associated with troubleshooting process
Work to reduce costs through improving product quality and lowering operating and supply costs
Assist Plant Manager and Engineering / Maintenance in coordination of capital projects

What we offer:

Opportunities for professional development and growth within your field
Work with a global company that is committed to innovation, cares for people and is dedicated to customer success.
Competitive total compensation package including group health benefits and retirement savings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Four year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a chemical manufacturing operation with a working knowledge of plant process flows and operations or a minimum of 8 years' experience in one or more plant functions: production, materials management, technical, engineering or maintenance
Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation
Strong knowledge of basic chemical reactions utilized in the manufacturing process
Requires overall knowledge of chemical processing equipment, plant processes, environmental guidelines, and state, federal and local employment law
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing principles, material compatibility, logistics and engineering
Ability to plan and execute in a production environment
High degree of attention to safety and accident prevention
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to lead others in a fastpaced, high stress environment
Must be able to respond appropriately and immediately to disaster/emergency situations
Intermediate level computer skills
MS Word, Excel, and Internet
Experience utilizing fully integrated business system, such as SAP or similar business system

Find the right mix of experiences and opportunities at Kemira
Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.