Manufacturing Crew Lead
Department: Marshfield Dryer
Location: Marshfield, WI
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - -BCPC-) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of four business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; Specialty Products; and Industrial Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide supervision in the production areas and ensure safety procedures are adhered to and maintain high standards in product quality while maintaining plant sanitation and cleanliness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for dryer safety and performance, monitors dryer condition and determines when cleaning of dryer is necessary for safety reasons
Examines items produced to determine if items meet specifications
Assists in maintaining production records in each work area
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
Supervise production in the mixing, drying and packaging areas to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
Assist in supervision of shipping and receiving and dry blending production to ensure safety, and quality, and efficiency
Assign and monitor production tasks of crew members to ensure production rate and online test standards are met or exceeded
Recording of production activities and results on the online computer for every shop floor
Assists in maintaining employee time records (call in reports, short notice time off requests, etc.)
Assist in instructing employee owners in safety programs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP-s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP-s), and HAACP Program and ensure they are carried out for food safety of all employee owners and overall compliance
Promptly report maintenance issues to the maintenance department and ensure it is followed through and equipment is in top working order
Work with Quality Assurance team members and production crew members to ensure product quality and that all on line test procedures and SOP-s are followed
Monitor, audit and maintain plant sanitation and associated practices; assists in maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule and assuring that all SSOP-s are followed
Ensure all cleaning procedures are followed and help keep crew members up to date on chemical safety, personal protective practices, as well as all other safety programs and procedures
Work with crew members on product development and improvement of daily operations to meet customer expectations and specifications
Assist in investigating policy violations and carrying out disciplinary action according to company handbook and other company policies to ensure consistency in crew member behavior and adherence to established policies
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments
Sets up machines and equipment
Performs activities of production lines
Assist with maintenance duties on production lines
Directly supervises four crew members
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employee owners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining crew members; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Other duties may be assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
High school education; 6 months of industrial experience required
Ability to identify and resolves problems in a timely manner
Respond promptly to customer needs
Ability to focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
Ability to write clearly and informatively
Build commitment and overcome resistance
Ability to delegate; match the responsibility to the person; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
Inspire and motivate others to perform well
Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth
Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to understand business implications of decisions
Work with integrity and ethically
Follow policies and procedures; Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values
Adapt to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality
Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner
Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving-mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally required to climb or balance
Shift is 6AM-6PM (Rotating 12 hrs)
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