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Minerals Technologies Inc. · 3 months ago

Production Engineer & Supervisor - 3rd Shift - Heavy Industrial

US-MA-Adams

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products. They are seeking an entry-level management role for a 3rd Shift Supervisor responsible for overseeing maintenance and production activities, ensuring product quality, and promoting employee morale in a fast-paced production environment.

ConstructionManufacturingMineral

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintains necessary control of production flow to ensure that schedules will be maintained

Coordinates with maintenance department personnel to schedule maintenance and repairs of production equipment and facilities

Prepares operating schedules to insure efficient production levels

Controls all direct labor and material cost in area

Performs new equipment and facilities evaluation and recommends the disposition of worn or obsolete material/equipment in order to improve upon capacity and cost goals

Helps plan and execute special projects and evaluations

Ensures that products or raw materials (packaging supplies) meet established quality standards, fully utilizing recognized control systems and procedures

Maintains contact with the Quality Assurance Department and Sales for clarification of customer requirements. May visit customer sites

Establishes personal contact with the workforce to ensure high employee morale and cooperation

Evaluates subordinates' work performance and gives feedback regarding all strengths and weaknesses

Establishes employee goals in line with plant/department objectives and enters into Performance Management system

Completes employee annual and mid-year performance evaluations in Performance Management system and delivers one-on one performance reviews with department personnel

Makes every good faith effort to achieve Department EEO objectives and ensure that personnel practices are fair and consistent with Governmental regulations

Update all employee job descriptions and position checklists as needed to ensure duties/responsibilities are current and accurate and review with employees so they have a clear understanding of their role

Maintains company safety standards and reports all unsafe conditions to EHS/Engineering for prompt corrective action

Reports all accidents promptly and continually indoctrinates employees with safety principles and practices

Acts as resource and champion for department continuous improvement activities (Suggestion Program, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem solving, etc.)

Manages individual employee involvement in continuous improvement activities to ensure equal opportunities are available for all department members to participate and contribute

Promotes the development and advancement of the High Performance Work System in the department

Qualification

Production managementQuality assuranceContinuous improvementMicrosoft OfficeEmployee relationsTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

Related Bachelor's Degree Required

3 to 5 years of production-related experience

Must have the ability to communicate effectively, to motivate others and to promote a positive work atmosphere

Self-starter who can work effectively with a minimum of supervision

Must have the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees within the company

Incumbent must have demonstrated a willingness to challenge conventional ideas, be flexible, innovative and be able to function effectively in a team format

A working knowledge of computer systems – Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Ability to read, write, listen, speak, and understand English

Ability to follow instructions and other oral/written information, compose correspondence in a professional manner, complete paperwork and other documentation accurately

Work independently and with others

Communicate effectively with all individuals internal and external to the organization

Analyze information/situations as needed, be organized and detail-oriented, be able to identify/judge the urgency of a situation, use judgment in decision making and use creativity and negotiation when necessary

Self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting

Adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments

High level of integrity, motivate and lead others/provide direction, have dependability and self-control to maintain composure, perform multiple tasks at once, learn and memorize procedures, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a cooperative attitude, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training

Ability to travel is preferred

Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, as necessary

Benefits

Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Company

Minerals Technologies Inc.

MTI is a global specialty minerals company serving consumer and industrial end markets.

Founded in 1968

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mineralstech.com

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