Production Supervisor

Overview

Supervises plant operations, safety, and process improvement for lime production.

Key Responsibilities

• process optimization
• emissions control
• control systems
• workforce scheduling
• data management
• safety leadership

Tasks

-Work with sales and customer service and other Graymont facilities to coordinate rail car loading and inventory. -Communication with hourly employees on night shift and weekends. -Attend weekly planning/scheduling meetings between maintenance and production to determine short- and long-term priorities. -Ensure accurate employee payroll hours and production data are entered in ODE. -Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements. -Ensure compliance with fugitive dust emissions, housekeeping and workplace inspections. -Workforce scheduling and daily work deployment. -Manage short- and long-term emissions limits for all kiln processes. -Support maintenance activities to ensure that equipment safety, reliability and production requirements are achieved. -Manage the Process Optimization Program (POP) in conjunction with other members of the POP team. -Perform on-call duties in rotation with leadership team. -Help optimize operations and control loops of process via process control system HMI. -Lead and develop an effectively engaged workforce within the plant that works well with other functions: maintenance, sales, human resources, engineering etc. -Keep abreast of the latest technological developments related to the lime industry. -Utilize technology and troubleshooting skills to identify/propose improvements for the processes. -Be the main contact for the Graymont process group. -Order parts and supplies; schedule and supervise contractors as needed. -Ensure the highest safety standards are achieved and given top priority in plant operations and be willing to lead a behavior-based safety approach with the hourly team. -Assist operations and maintenance in determining the root cause of problems causing equipment failure or process upsets and develop corrective solutions.

Requirements

• bsc
• plc
• jde
• excel
• safety
• communication

What You Bring

-Education: A college diploma or a BSc in a related field, or a minimum of 4 years heavy industrial experience (maintenance, production or engineering and preferably with supervisory experience) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. -Strong communication skills are critical to the success of this position. The successful candidate will communicate across plant function lines as well as non-plant resources to ensure “best” solutions and engineering practices are implemented. -Functional Skills: Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with management, operations, maintenance, and both internal and external stakeholders. -Lifting ability up to 65 pounds. -Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of bulk material handling principles. Familiarity with PLC programming and JDE systems is considered an asset. -Technology Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications. -Professional Experience: Proven track record of safe work practices and demonstrated safety leadership. Experience working in heavy industrial environments with a focus on process improvement is essential. -Ability to climb ladders and work at heights. -Standing, walking, and working while wearing full personal protective equipment. -Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead in a team-oriented environment. -Ability to work in extreme temperatures.

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About Graymont

-Operates across North America and Asia Pacific, partnering with Grupo Calidra in Latin America. -Supplies lime and limestone for applications like air purification, water filtration, and mine-site backfill. -Pioneers low-carbon calcium products, such as cement replacement blends, to meet evolving market demands. -Bedford Heritage Park project recognized internationally for blending mining with public space innovation. -Provides specialized solutions across quarries and engineered applications for various industries.

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