Bag Plant Shift Supervisor - Quakertown, PA
Job description
Job ID: 479936
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Summary
Oldcastle Lawn and Garden is looking for a hands-on Shift Supervisor with an entrepreneurial spirit to oversee all aspects of a fast-paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility. The Shift Supervisor will support the Bag Plant Manager and support bag production and oversite of Bag Plant Employees. This position may be needed to flex work schedule between 1st shift and 2nd shift as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that all employees are wearing appropriate PPE and following all Safety policies and procedures.- Has the authority to stop work due to safety issues and redirect employees as needed due to unforeseen situations such as equipment breakdowns or unsafe conditions
- Oversee set production goals and expectations
- Support Bag Plant Manager with employee oversite, bag production, following safety policies, etc.
- Ensure the daily work plans being completed while following all company policies.
- Communicates to Dept Manager, documenting what work was completed and what needs to be finished.
- Review production reports to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain shift production line housekeeping and conduct monthly housekeeping audits
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
- Would flex from 1st to 2nd shift as needed.
- Supervise employees in department to ensure they meet quality standards
- Troubleshoot, problem solve, assist, support to correct/adjust/fix any issues with manufacturing machine function.
- Function independently and as a team. Follow direction from Bag Plant Mgr, anticipate and initiate production and manufacturing line needs
Requirements / Education / Experience
Safety first mindset – familiar with LOTO policies/procedures- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience needed
- Strong supervisory skills – mentoring new hires to learn job tasks/responsibilities, ability to coach employees in a positive/productive manner.
- Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
- Must have strong mechanical aptitude or experience, excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience with Hamer manufacture lines would be preferred but not required
- Forklift experience preferred, but will train the right candidate
Physical Environment
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds- Endure intermittent climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Walking up and down elevated catwalks and stairs and standing for long periods of time.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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