Production Test Supervisor supervises the testing of new products. Designs policies and procedures for product testing and ensures that testing meets established standards and budgets. Being a Production Test Supervisor identifies issues with product quality and makes corrective recommendations to product design team. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Production Test Supervisor typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Production Test Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Production Test Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses.
The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
Incumbents in this position provide leadership and direction in a safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Supervise, schedule, evaluate, train, and motivate hourly personnel. Maintain high level of confidentiality. The incumbent is also expected to provide leadership in process, organizational, and personnel improvement efforts.
He / she will also perform at a high level in positively relating to others and positively representing to others the views of his / her leadership.
The incumbent will be a proactive maintenance and operations leader, identifying process and equipment vulnerabilities and creating plans to act upon findings.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review shift notes, provide follow up, troubleshooting steps taken, and path forward as needed. Escalate safety, environmental and production issues to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
Set example, sustain open communications, coach hourly employees, provide training opportunities, set goals, conduct performance evaluations and remedy employee work issues.
Meet with trainees on a routine basis.
Manage employee performance and disciplinary actions as needed. Handle employee / crew timekeeping, including vacation entry and approval as well as attendance policy expectations and follow up.
Uphold respectful workplace policies and enforce work rules.
Conduct and / or ensure completion of various weekly and monthly inspections. Conduct monthly emergency response drills and STAR Team check-ins.
Conduct monthly safety meetings and ensure actions / follow up items are escalated and follow up is provided as needed.
Call out additional resources in the off-shift to minimize production downtime due to process upsets and / or equipment failure.
Monitor product grade and ensure process adjustments are made to ensure all products (both intermediate and finished) are on spec.
Ensure product sampling and quality control testing is being completed and results acted on accordingly.
Perform frequent area audits, including operators in the walk throughs; "see what I see". Address any safety or housekeeping issues observed during the walk.
Typical Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Relevant Experience
Other Information
Job Requisition ID : 17472
Travel Required : None
Location(s) : ABW Don Plant - Pocatello
Country : United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
Last updated : 2024-02-23
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