Alkegen

manufacturing

Supervisor,Production

South Hill, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Supervisor, Production at Alkegen. Skills: Production Leadership, Team Supervision, Process Control. Oversee all production processes. Ensure execution of daily production schedules”

What You'll Achieve.

Production output vs. schedule attainment; Scrap and rework rates; First-pass yield; Safety incidents and near-misses; On-time completion of production orders; Labor efficiency per shift

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Hands-on problem solver with ability to make real-time decisions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods across the plant, Ability to lift up to [30–50 lbs] as needed, Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with heat, dust, and noise, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM schedule, occasional overtime or weekend support, High interaction with hourly workforce and hands-on floor presence required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or GED, 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience in a process-driven environment, Minimum 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role

Nice to Have

Associate’s degree or higher, Experience in refractory, casting, ceramics, or similar processes

What You'll Do.

Oversee all production processes

Ensure execution of daily production schedules

Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment downtime

Ensure in-process inspections and final quality checks

Address non-conforming product

Initiate containment and support corrective actions

Maintain proper traceability and production records

and hold accountable a team

Conduct start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings

Train employees on standard work

Enforce all plant safety rules

Ensure safe handling of raw materials

Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions

Promote a safety culture and housekeeping standards

Monitor key process variables

Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements

Support Lean initiatives

Drive improvements in yield

Ensure proper staging of materials

Communicate shift performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment downtime; Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure product flow; Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities during shift handoff

Communication Scope

communication skills across shifts and departments

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