Shift superintendent job description
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Shift superintendent requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in shift superintendent job postings.
Sample shift superintendent requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends
Sample required shift superintendent soft skills
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and manage a team
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities
- Commitment to safety and quality
Shift superintendent job description example 1
Toyo Tire North America Inc shift superintendent job description
JOIN THE TOYO TIRE TEAM!
The Toyo Tire Corporation has been developing, manufacturing, and selling automotive tires and rubber parts for over 75 years. Our global sales and distribution footprint includes more than 100 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States of America, Malaysia, and China.
Toyo Tire has built a reputation for delivering innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service. We offer a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model vehicle, as well as commercial vehicles.
Many of these tires are built at our state-of-the-art factory in the United States.
Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. (TNA), located in White, Georgia, offers a compelling value proposition for anyone who is interested in a fast-paced work environment where you will be challenged and have the opportunity to grow professionally. TNA is the only tire manufacturing plant in North America for Toyo Tire Corporation and is its flagship production facility. Competitive compensation and benefits along with schedules that offer a favorable work/life balance are just a few of our attractive features. At TNA, you also have the opportunity to work in a world-class, state-of-the-art, technologically advanced, environmentally conscious production facility located within an easy commute of the metropolitan Atlanta and Chattanooga areas.
TNA is currently seeking a Night Shift Superintendent for our Production area. Our vision for this position is to lead the night shift supervisors in executing and maintaining systems that enable the mixing, stock preparation, tire building, and curing/final finish divisions to meet and or exceed organizational objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Evaluate performance levels within the manufacturing area and take necessary steps to bring performance levels up to meet or exceed expectations. Provide positive reinforcement where performance levels are exceeding expectations.
* Establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
* Coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
* Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
* Analyze machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
* Ensure policies and procedures are administered fairly and uniformly throughout the manufacturing areas on night shifts.
* Resolves conflicts in a constructive manner.
* Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
* Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
* Effectively communicates with superiors, peers, division managers, supervisors, and team members.
* Facilitates on shift operations meetings.
* Review production schedules and estimates manpower requirements for completion of job assignment.
* Interprets company policies to supervisors, and team members.
* Ensures environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures are applied effectively and enforced in the manufacturing areas on night shifts.
* Attends meetings as scheduled and facilitates meetings when required.
* Work with Division managers to facilitate training, and develop manufacturing personnel in the execution of their responsibilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from an accredited, four-year college or university or ten or more years of related and progressive leadership experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
TOYO TIRE NORTH AMERICA MANUFACTURING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Toyo Tire Corporation has been developing, manufacturing, and selling automotive tires and rubber parts for over 75 years. Our global sales and distribution footprint includes more than 100 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States of America, Malaysia, and China.
Toyo Tire has built a reputation for delivering innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service. We offer a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model vehicle, as well as commercial vehicles.
Many of these tires are built at our state-of-the-art factory in the United States.
Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. (TNA), located in White, Georgia, offers a compelling value proposition for anyone who is interested in a fast-paced work environment where you will be challenged and have the opportunity to grow professionally. TNA is the only tire manufacturing plant in North America for Toyo Tire Corporation and is its flagship production facility. Competitive compensation and benefits along with schedules that offer a favorable work/life balance are just a few of our attractive features. At TNA, you also have the opportunity to work in a world-class, state-of-the-art, technologically advanced, environmentally conscious production facility located within an easy commute of the metropolitan Atlanta and Chattanooga areas.
TNA is currently seeking a Night Shift Superintendent for our Production area. Our vision for this position is to lead the night shift supervisors in executing and maintaining systems that enable the mixing, stock preparation, tire building, and curing/final finish divisions to meet and or exceed organizational objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Evaluate performance levels within the manufacturing area and take necessary steps to bring performance levels up to meet or exceed expectations. Provide positive reinforcement where performance levels are exceeding expectations.
* Establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
* Coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
* Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
* Analyze machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
* Ensure policies and procedures are administered fairly and uniformly throughout the manufacturing areas on night shifts.
* Resolves conflicts in a constructive manner.
* Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
* Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
* Effectively communicates with superiors, peers, division managers, supervisors, and team members.
* Facilitates on shift operations meetings.
* Review production schedules and estimates manpower requirements for completion of job assignment.
* Interprets company policies to supervisors, and team members.
* Ensures environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures are applied effectively and enforced in the manufacturing areas on night shifts.
* Attends meetings as scheduled and facilitates meetings when required.
* Work with Division managers to facilitate training, and develop manufacturing personnel in the execution of their responsibilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from an accredited, four-year college or university or ten or more years of related and progressive leadership experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
TOYO TIRE NORTH AMERICA MANUFACTURING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Shift superintendent job description example 2
Pilgrim's shift superintendent job description
POSITION SUMMARY: Manage all production related processes, exercises supervision of shifts supervisory staff and provides guidance for both departmental and individual development. Research and lead process improvement projects.
At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Effectively manage company resources to maximize achievement of company and plant goals in all areas (financial, customer service, innovation, learning) while maintaining strong working relationships with the USDA.
+ Actively work to develop team for the purpose of enhancing their effectiveness in daily operations as well as to prepare them for future opportunities within the organization.
+ Establishes short-term activities directed toward processing continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
+ Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve processing and quality of products.
+ Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
+ Participates in projects to ensure processes run smoothly within the department.
+ Conduct weekly staff meetings to provide feedback.
+ Develop and implement goals and objectives and budgets.
+ Communicate with USDA on issues related to Pilgrims.
+ Administer company policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain standards established for safety, quality and overall company personnel satisfaction.
+ Investigate quality improvement methods.
+ Maintain working relationship with support staff
+ Prepare and administer evaluations for team members.
+ Other duties as required
EXPECTATIONS - all Team Members
+ Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
+ Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
+ Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma
+ Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
+ Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business Management or Agriculture, or a related field preferred
+ Two years of directly related experience is required
+ Ability to lead and coach others
+ Ability to work across functions and build a team relationship within the company
+ Thorough understanding of Process Quality techniques (or training will be provided).
+ Very good analytical and financial skills.
+ Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
+ Above average negotiation skills
+ Strong ability to analyze and resolve management problems.
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software application
+ To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Effectively manage company resources to maximize achievement of company and plant goals in all areas (financial, customer service, innovation, learning) while maintaining strong working relationships with the USDA.
+ Actively work to develop team for the purpose of enhancing their effectiveness in daily operations as well as to prepare them for future opportunities within the organization.
+ Establishes short-term activities directed toward processing continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
+ Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve processing and quality of products.
+ Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
+ Participates in projects to ensure processes run smoothly within the department.
+ Conduct weekly staff meetings to provide feedback.
+ Develop and implement goals and objectives and budgets.
+ Communicate with USDA on issues related to Pilgrims.
+ Administer company policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain standards established for safety, quality and overall company personnel satisfaction.
+ Investigate quality improvement methods.
+ Maintain working relationship with support staff
+ Prepare and administer evaluations for team members.
+ Other duties as required
EXPECTATIONS - all Team Members
+ Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
+ Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
+ Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma
+ Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
+ Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business Management or Agriculture, or a related field preferred
+ Two years of directly related experience is required
+ Ability to lead and coach others
+ Ability to work across functions and build a team relationship within the company
+ Thorough understanding of Process Quality techniques (or training will be provided).
+ Very good analytical and financial skills.
+ Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
+ Above average negotiation skills
+ Strong ability to analyze and resolve management problems.
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software application
+ To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Shift superintendent job description example 3
ADM shift superintendent job description
This is a full time, exempt position.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Ensure safety and environmental compliance at all times and be proactive in your support, leadership and participation in the company safety program.
+ Is the Haz-mat Leader on shift and is responsible for conducting monthly activities and drills.
+ Ensures shift employee safety training is completed in a timely manner.
+ Develops employees to focus on safety behaviors of themselves and their fellow employees
+ Insures that Incident Investigation Reports are timely for incidents that occur on their shift.
+ Knowledgeable and responsible for environmental compliance and decisions on reportable issues.
+ Maintains an understanding and proactively addresses quality issues throughout the plant.
+ Coordinates and follows through on personnel issues that arise on shift with the appropriate Supervisor and Department Superintendent.
+ Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and practices and recommends changes and/or improvements as needed.
+ Mentors new Shift Supervisors. Works with the Shift Supervisors and Department Superintendents to identify training needs and coordinate the training of employees, establishing a high level of skill and job proficiency.
+ Provides input on hourly shift personnel to Shift Supervisors and provides feedback to Area Superintendents regarding the performance of the Shift Supervisors.
+ Works with the Shift Supervisor to maintain discipline within shift and discuss the need for appropriate disciplinary action with the Area Superintendent and Human Resources Manager.
+ Maintains a global understanding the plant operations and is responsible for decision making in all areas of the operation in the absence of day shift management.
+ Ensures completion of requests and instruction in individual department communications.
+ Work on special projects as assigned by the Plant Superintendent and assists Area Superintendents with project work.
+ Make vital contacts with sales, environmental and other contacts where appropriate.
+ Coordinates all maintenance resources in the absence of day shift maintenance management. Strives to adhere to the schedule to maximize efficiency, while addressing any immediate plant operational needs.
+ Acts as the main contact for all security issues in the absence of day shift management.
+ May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned
**Job Requirements:**
+ Minimum of 3 years of production and supervisory experience or equivalent.
+ Timely and consistent self-starter with ability to handle deadlines while prioritizing multiple tasks
+ Demonstrated participation and leadership in plant safety programs.
+ Excellent communication skills - both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.
+ Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills are vital to effectively interact with multiple employees, management personnel, and other stakeholders. Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict; motivating, instructing, and training personnel in a fair, honest, and direct way.
+ Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, have excellent organizational skills, and strive for continuous improvement.
+ Technical aptitude in math, chemistry, and chemical processes.
+ Ability and willingness to travel as required for training
+ Basic computer knowledge
ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
**City:**
Decatur
**State:**
IL - Illinois
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-VL1
**EEO:**
ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.
**About ADM::**
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Ensure safety and environmental compliance at all times and be proactive in your support, leadership and participation in the company safety program.
+ Is the Haz-mat Leader on shift and is responsible for conducting monthly activities and drills.
+ Ensures shift employee safety training is completed in a timely manner.
+ Develops employees to focus on safety behaviors of themselves and their fellow employees
+ Insures that Incident Investigation Reports are timely for incidents that occur on their shift.
+ Knowledgeable and responsible for environmental compliance and decisions on reportable issues.
+ Maintains an understanding and proactively addresses quality issues throughout the plant.
+ Coordinates and follows through on personnel issues that arise on shift with the appropriate Supervisor and Department Superintendent.
+ Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and practices and recommends changes and/or improvements as needed.
+ Mentors new Shift Supervisors. Works with the Shift Supervisors and Department Superintendents to identify training needs and coordinate the training of employees, establishing a high level of skill and job proficiency.
+ Provides input on hourly shift personnel to Shift Supervisors and provides feedback to Area Superintendents regarding the performance of the Shift Supervisors.
+ Works with the Shift Supervisor to maintain discipline within shift and discuss the need for appropriate disciplinary action with the Area Superintendent and Human Resources Manager.
+ Maintains a global understanding the plant operations and is responsible for decision making in all areas of the operation in the absence of day shift management.
+ Ensures completion of requests and instruction in individual department communications.
+ Work on special projects as assigned by the Plant Superintendent and assists Area Superintendents with project work.
+ Make vital contacts with sales, environmental and other contacts where appropriate.
+ Coordinates all maintenance resources in the absence of day shift maintenance management. Strives to adhere to the schedule to maximize efficiency, while addressing any immediate plant operational needs.
+ Acts as the main contact for all security issues in the absence of day shift management.
+ May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned
**Job Requirements:**
+ Minimum of 3 years of production and supervisory experience or equivalent.
+ Timely and consistent self-starter with ability to handle deadlines while prioritizing multiple tasks
+ Demonstrated participation and leadership in plant safety programs.
+ Excellent communication skills - both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.
+ Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills are vital to effectively interact with multiple employees, management personnel, and other stakeholders. Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict; motivating, instructing, and training personnel in a fair, honest, and direct way.
+ Ability to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, have excellent organizational skills, and strive for continuous improvement.
+ Technical aptitude in math, chemistry, and chemical processes.
+ Ability and willingness to travel as required for training
+ Basic computer knowledge
ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
**City:**
Decatur
**State:**
IL - Illinois
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-VL1
**EEO:**
ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.
**About ADM::**
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024