Supervisor, Plant Job Description

Supervisor, Plant Job Description

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Supervisor, plant provides support in the interpretation and implementation of plant Human Resource policies, practices and procedures.

Supervisor, Plant Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective supervisor, plant job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included supervisor, plant job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Manage shift operations and participate in shift requirements when needed
Degree level education in a technical discipline or completion of a recognised trade apprenticeship (electrical, mechanical or instrument) or proven skills in this area
Substantial knowledge of safety regulations and operating practices
Good interpersonal & team working skills (Operators, Customers, Regulators bodies)
Self-motivation and passion for what you do
Ability to work alone when required including on-call/in shift patterns
Professional level of French and English
Empower plant associates by building strong teams committed to manufacturing a superior product
Contribute to site safety performance improvement by holding workers and themselves accountable for safety
Work with site scheduling in planning of outage work and day-to-day activities

Supervisor, Plant Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Supervisor, Plant

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CAT, HACCP, AIB, HAACP, SCADA, PLC, GE, WW, MRPT, EPA

Education for Supervisor, Plant

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the supervisor, plant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Education, Manufacturing, Technical, Management, Business/Management, Associates, Agriculture

Skills for Supervisor, Plant

Desired skills for supervisor, plant include:

Generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures
Legal practices
Excel
Plant systems and processes
Plant procedures and regulations
Aspects of ground support equipment Maintenance operation
Personnel policies and procedures
Outlook and Fleet Focus
Training related to:
Customer needs and requirements

Desired experience for supervisor, plant includes:

Must be computer literate (Windows OS, MS Office)
Under minimal supervision, performs tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in a natural gas processing plant, including the cryogenic plant, amine treating plant, glycol and mole-sieve dehydration systems, tank farm, utilities, engines/compressors, PD and centrifugal pumps, and other plant functions, systems, and equipment
Routinely work holidays and weekends that occurs during the shift
Team player, ability to work with others
Responsible for promoting a safe culture and awareness within their area of responsibility
Supervisory Experience in a high paced manufacturing environment

Supervisor, Plant Examples

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Supervisor, Plant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a supervisor, plant. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supervisor, plant
  • Maintain environmental, safety and regulated goods compliance
  • Ensure effective coal quality control procedures are used
  • Oversees and assists de-packing of labpack and retail waste including all reactives, cylinders and specialty waste
  • Makes recommendations for merit increases and performance appraisals
  • Maintain overall cost control of the plant
  • Initiate actions to assure timely resolution of identified hazards or unsafe conditions or practices
  • Perform periodic facility audits, review of all applicable regulatory paperwork, , biological testing, WW testing)
  • Inspects contractors' work for compliance to specifications and initiates appropriate corrective action
  • Maintains records on auxiliary equipment to record various repairs, maintenance and clearance measurements to ensure a complete maintenance history of equipment through the Plant Maintenance Program
  • Confers with the planning group to analyze the Plant Maintenance Program to determine reliability, costs savings and work efficiency
Qualifications for supervisor, plant
  • Sound Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Employee Standards Act
  • Sound Knowledge of the Employee Handbook
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience supervising or leading employees within an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
  • Minimum of 3 years of Power Plant Operations experience
  • Serving as the back-up for the Sanitation and/or the Quality Manager as needed
  • 2 years training/experience in trade skills such as plumbing, electrical, PLC, welding, mechanical assembly preferred
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supervisor, plant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for supervisor, plant
  • Interviews and trains employees appraises their performance, disciplines, addresses complaints and resolves problems
  • Manage and lead Power Plant technical teams on the contract
  • Supervise and provide strategic guidance and expertise to the technical teams
  • Supervise, lead, train, and provide guidance to other Solar Technicians
  • While the regular working cycle of this position is usually five days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday), working hours may vary as specified by management
  • Provide first line supervision, direction, and coordination of activities for Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company stationed operation and maintenance personnel
  • Assist in the selection, training, and development of operation and maintenance personnel, including preparation, review and approval of timesheets, administration of employee performance appraisals and some human resource functions
  • Develop and administer training programs to ensure employee skills meet Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company standards to operate and maintain the plant in a safe, regulatory compliant and efficient manner
  • Supervise plant operation by analyzing, evaluating and determining equipment usage, directing plant start-up and shut-down to meet contract requirements, expectations of customers while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance and efficiency
  • Plan, organize and execute maintenance activities including unit outages for routine maintenance, modifications, combustion inspections, hot gas path inspections, and major overhauls
Qualifications for supervisor, plant
  • Integrity and Trust (Ethics and Values)
  • A college/university degree in agribusiness or related area and four to six years of plant production experience, including team supervision
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, preferred
  • Solid analytical skills using tools such as statistics, downtime tracking, mechanical history, project planning, to identify opportunity areas
  • Manages and/or conducts scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance to designated equipment
  • Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
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Supervisor, Plant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a supervisor, plant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for supervisor, plant
  • Review for approval plant personnel expense reports and meal reimbursements
  • Maintain a positive company image while providing an example for all employees
  • Frequent contact with management, supervisory personnel, and other plant personnel to exchange information, coordinate operation and maintenance activities, and develop strategies, procedures and improvements for current operating practices
  • Regular contact with contractors, vendors, and visitors
  • Occasional contact with local, state, and federal agencies
  • Independently coordinate and perform duties to operate power generators to include those made by Aggreko, Aggrko, Aksa, Caterpillar, Cummins, Ghapdar, Honda, Indeks, Perkins, Wilson and other manufacturers with outputs ranging from 20 kW up to 1600 kW
  • Provides daily work assignments and supervises Power Generator Operators
  • Manage and oversee the Power generation control room, Switchgear, Transformers, Fusible switches, Automatic transfer switches, Mechanical, Electrical, Digital and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and related diagnosis and repair
  • Ensure the preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, repair, and installation of all power generation equipment
  • Report any malfunctions or lack of compliance with Statement of Work (SOW)
Qualifications for supervisor, plant
  • Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and have the ability to drive a vehicle on a daily basis
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), stand, stoop and bend
  • Must have manual dexterity to use hand tools, and be able to see and hear
  • Fluent in Spanish and English is a must
  • Internal Controls and Compliance - Understand and implement Supply’s Internal Control Procedures and Accounting policies
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a supervisor, plant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for supervisor, plant
  • Conducts random inspections to review work while in progress
  • Maintains adequate levels of tools, equipment, and other maintenance supplies
  • Processes departmental timesheets and submits them in a timely manner for review by the Station Manager
  • Responds to emergency site and utility maintenance as required
  • Keeps the Site Manager appraised of unique situations and problems encountered
  • Completes all PMs and repair projects on time and on budget
  • Global, innovative, industry leader
  • 70 on Fortune’s most admired companies list
  • Growth opportunities abound
  • Sustainability focused
Qualifications for supervisor, plant
  • Minimum of 5 years of coal processing and plant experience with 1 year of supervision or directing others
  • Successful candidate must be able to obtain a Mine Foreman Certification
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor compressor, storage, gathering, and processing activities and situations to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures
  • 2 year's degree in a technical field
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in maintenance or operations settings
  • Highly motivated individual with a strong background maintaining and operating production equipment
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Supervisor, Plant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a supervisor, plant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for supervisor, plant
  • Participate in project risk assessment process, identify ongoing risks, develop workaround plans and manage on-going risks as it relates to the operation of the power plants, power delivery and power quality
  • Ensures the plant complies with all environmental regulations by maintaining effective environmental programs
  • Supervision of all plant operations personnel
  • Insure compliance with company safety bulletins
  • Accurately maintain records to ensure that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations (FDA, OSHA)
  • Load/unload cylinders on/off delivery vehicles and records type and quantity of cylinders as needed
  • Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the plant warehouse function (and local outside warehouse, if applicable) as directed
  • Maintains direct support to all departments in the plant via material handling
  • Assists the group sales function in forecast comparisons and with customer inquires and activities, and maintains and seeks resolution of customer complaints
  • Coordinates customer releases and orders with outside warehouse and other plants within the group and assists in procuring transportation for customer and warehouse of finished products
Qualifications for supervisor, plant
  • Individual must be able to problem solve and manage their time
  • Strong understand of basic unit operations including pasteurizes, mixers, scales, homogenizers, ovens, freezers
  • You will communicate, implement, and monitor safety programs and procedures
  • You will participate in leads safety meetings and ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment
  • As needed, you will operate equipment and perform duties related to the success operation of the department
  • Assists other supervisors and/or Plant Manager in directing the overall operation of the plant

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