Shift Supervisor (Days)

Position Overview: The Shift Supervisor will oversee assigned people and processes to help ensure safety, productivity and customer requirements are met within operations of one of the following departments: RMPC, Furnace, or Refinery while on shift. Raw Materials Processing Center (RMPC) Department receives spent automotive/industrial batteries and breaks them down into raw material components. RMPC processes the materials including de-sulfurization to provide lead to the Furnace Department in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. RMPC also manages wastewater treatment for the facility. The Furnace Department receives newly separated lead from batteries, melts the material in our furnaces, and casts into molds before continuing to the Refining Department to ensure client specifications are met. The Refining Department receives newly cast lead from the Furnace Department and processes the lead to ensure excellence in quality and customer satisfaction with final product. This position is scheduled for 12-hour shifts covering 5:30am – 5:00pm on a rotating basis. Critical Success Criteria: Ensure employees follow safety and environmental health procedures to help protect people and the environment. Make critical operations decisions with minimal consultation that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently Plan and schedule staff to meet daily production needs Oversee, coach and train employees to be the best they can be in their jobs so that they have a successful career and future at Gopher Resource, as well as ensure high quality and safe production. Responsibilities: Develop production staff to ensure they are properly trained on operating procedures, operation of equipment, and safety guidelines; develop lead person and process technician staff in basic supervisory skills Make all critical decisions, with minimal consultation, that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently Plan and schedule shift work according to product schedule and hourly staff on the shift; coordinate the plan with lead persons on shift Conduct rounds to check on all gauges, controls, equipment, and document stats on log sheets for permanent record keeping Respond to any health issues according to basic first aid guidelines and training Take immediate action, as necessary, in production plant regarding safety violations, production standards deviations, and other operating problems that arise during the course of production Review maintenance work performed during the shift to ensure productivity is on track; adjust maintenance priorities as necessary to reflect any critical malfunctions during the shift Participate with others in management discussions related to the operation of the production plant Participate in new hire/staff selection and training Report shift statistics at the end of shift and assist the next shift manager with the transition to ensure continuous operation of the plant; make rounds with incoming shift supervisor to review the status of the plant prior to shift change Recommend equipment upgrades, workforce adjustments, process modifications; may recommend product or service modifications Enforce employee attendance policies and procedures through the shift Participate in the evaluation process of team performance, offering constructive feedback on the areas of position skills and needed development Consult with Production Manager to ensure new processes are accurately documented; when gaps are identified, coordinate with production to get resolved Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management Requirements: High School Diploma or GED minimally required Previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce Previous work experience within a heavy industrial manufacturing setting Ability to promote a positive team atmosphere and continuous improvement culture Ability to read, interpret, and apply labor contract and work rules Technical proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word Excellent ability to prioritize, maintain composure and focus during high-stress and urgent situations Effective, professional communication skills – including active listening, professional email and messaging, and ability to communicate information and work directives in a clear and concise manner Strong interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution skills Good organization skills Willingness to maintain required certifications (Basic First Aid, CPR, Haz Waste) and participate in required training Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask, work in a hot/high temperature production facility, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Preferred Qualifications: Postsecondary degree in Business, Engineering, Management, or Sciences from accredited College or University preferred, but not required 5+ years of previous work experience supervising a frontline production workforce preferred but not required Previous work experience supervising union employees preferred, but not required Strong understanding of lead and plastics recycling technology and production processes preferred, but not required Lean/Six Sigma training/experience strongly preferred, but not required Proficient technical skills in mechanical engineering and maintenance of machinery and equipment preferred, but not required Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.