Refining Shift Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Refining Shift Supervisor oversees people and processes within refining operations to ensure safety, productivity and customer requirements are met. This position works a 5:30pm-5:30am overnight shift on a 4 days on/4 days off work schedule. Compensation for this position: $90,000-$110,000 salary range (depending on qualifications), plus monthly bonus opportunities up to $13,800 annually, full benefits & matching 401k.

Critical Success Criteria:

• Ensure employees follow safety and environmental health procedures to help protect people and the environment.

• Make critical operations decisions with minimal consultation that are necessary to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

• Plan and schedule staff to meet daily production needs.

• Oversee, coach, and train employees to be the best they can be in their jobs so that they have a successful career and future at GR, as well as ensure high quality, and safe production.

Responsibilities:

• Build trust with production crews and fellow Shift Supervisors, leading by example through positivity, integrity, and a strong ethical compass

• Develop production staff to ensure they are properly trained on operating procedures, operation of equipment, and safety guidelines

• Identify process improvement opportunities

• Plan and schedule shift work according to operational demand and hourly staff on the shift; coordinate the plan with entire team

• Conduct rounds to check on all gauges, controls, equipment, and document stats on log sheets for permanent record keeping

• Take immediate action, as necessary, in production plant regarding safety issues, production standards deviations, and other operating problems that arise during the course of production

• Review maintenance work performed during the shift to ensure productivity is on track; adjust maintenance priorities as necessary to reflect any critical malfunctions during the shift

• Report shift statistics at the end of shift and assists the next Shift Supervisor with the transition to ensure continuous operation of the plant; make rounds with incoming Shift Supervisor to review the status of the plant prior to shift change

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED minimally required

• Previous work experience supporting heavy industrial manufacturing operations and environments

• Previous supervisory experience that includes coaching, delegating, and performing disciplinary action

• Passion for collaborative teamwork and ability to unify people towards common goals

• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations and diffuse conflict

• Ability to communicate information and work directives in a clear and concise manner

• Experience utilizing technology to include MS Office (Outlook and Excel)

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Proactive nature with strong sense of urgency and prioritization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postsecondary degree in Engineering, Management, Operations, or related field from accredited school preferred, but not required

• Lean/Six Sigma training/experience preferred, but not required

• Proficient technical skills in mechanical engineering and maintenance of machinery and equipment preferred, but not required

Physical Work Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to wear respiratory protection directly against skin (ie clean shaven) with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability and willingness to move about the plant, including climbing a flight of stairs, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability and willingness to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing with or without reasonable accommodation

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.