Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and
packaging of diatomaceous earth
- Accurate computerized data entry including production reports, time entry and
quality control management
- Direct the work of Laborers, Operators, Maintenance, provide training and
support to all Operators
- Prepare and complete lab sample analysis
- Must complete workplace inspections for the assigned area of responsibility
and direct employees to do the same
- Responsible for ensuring that the production plan is followed and production
rates are maintained
- Prioritize work for direct reports, and follow packaging priorities
- Document and report shift performance in all functional areas on a timely
basis
- Ensure that interruptions to production are quickly and efficiently overcome in
order to maintain productivity as per Plant Goals
- Efficiently utilize the available resources to maintain targeted productivity
- Respond in a timely manner to all concerns brought by employees in the
assigned area of responsibility
- Escalate issues if roadblocks cannot be overcome, and if productivity targets
will not or cannot be met
- Direct shift maintenance personnel to make repairs and follow up with the day
shift Maintenance Manager on longer term repairs
- Track and trend the performance of the assigned work crew and provide
performance feedback as necessary to meet the overall objectives of the plant
Education:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) strongly preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years related experience, including supervision
Physical Conditions of Employment:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Kneel, crouch, reach, speak, hear, write and use machinery
- Walking production floor/levels with exposure to dust, heat, and noise. Must
be able to use/wear the proper PPE
Salary Range: $75k - $95k
Position TypeFull timeand
PermanentOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of three (3) years related experience, including supervision
- Experience with quality control and lab sample analysis
- Proficient computerized data entry including production reports, time entry, and quality control management
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks (kneel, crouch, reach, walk production floor)
- Ability to train, direct, and provide performance feedback to operators and maintenance personnel
What We Do
We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods. Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories: 1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products. 2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products. 3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product. These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.
