Job Description
Heavy Industrial Off shift Supervisor
Lyons, Kansas, USA
90000-115000
Department Supervisor is a pivotal leadership role within our operations management team, reporting directly to the Surface Superintendent. This position oversees a team of 20-30 hourly employees, including mill operators, bulk loader operators, package operators, laborers, contract employees, and occasionally maintenance personnel, in a demanding 24/7 heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The role is critical to ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production and shipping of bulk and packaged salt products. The Supervisor fosters a collaborative team culture, drives continuous improvement, and maintains a strong focus on safety and ownership in a rugged, off-shift-heavy workplace. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves varying shifts (8-12+ hours), including 2nd and 3rd shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional short-notice schedule adjustments.
Responsibilities and Principal Accountabilities
Supervision and Leadership Lead and manage a team of approximately 24 production staff and 6 maintenance personnel, plus seasonal contractors/temps, across multiple shifts. Empower employees to maintain positive relations and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Safety Leadership Uphold and enforce stringent safety standards in compliance with MSHA regulations and company policies. Proactively identify and mitigate hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
Environmental Compliance Ensure adherence to environmental regulations, including immediate spill cleanup and proper operation of pollution control devices.
Quality Control Maintain high company quality standards, track and record shift production and quality data, and ensure compliance with safe feed, HACCP, and GMP programs.
Production Scheduling Plan and execute product line production schedules to meet operational requirements, prioritizing safety, compliance, quality, productivity, efficiency, and process optimization.
Resource Management Request materials, parts, and supplies, minimizing waste and controlling costs to support efficient operations.
Employee Management Oversee personnel scheduling, timekeeping, job tracking and coding, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and disciplining employees to ensure accountability and high performance.
Cross-Department Collaboration Work closely with mine production, maintenance, customer service, and sales teams, providing timely reports, information, and insights to support operational goals.
Project Leadership Assist or lead projects, such as equipment installation and process improvements, from design through implementation.
Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping Oversee routine maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of stationary and mobile equipment. Support or perform corrective maintenance and maintain high housekeeping standards.
Contractor Management Supervise and coordinate contractors to support shift operations.
Administrative Tasks Utilize email and business applications (e.g., Word, Excel) for communication, reporting, and documentation.
Equipment Familiarity
Mobile Equipment Front-end loaders, dozers, skid steer loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, trucks, railcar movers, and similar equipment.
Stationary Equipment Crushers, screeners, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevator legs, dryers, chutes, spouts, gates, pumps, fans, scales, manual bag filling equipment, robotic palletizing lines, and other milling/powered haulage/support equipment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education High School diploma or GED required; engineering, technical, or related degree (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Experience Minimum of 3 years of proven leadership/supervision experience in heavy industry or manufacturing, ideally in mineral processing or similar rugged environments.
Certifications MSHA “blue card” safety training certification is a plus.
Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with mobile and stationary equipment.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
Ability to learn and apply maintenance best practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer service-oriented attitude.
Proficiency with email and business applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50-100 pounds, climb stairs/ladders, and work in a physically demanding environment with exposure to extreme temperatures and dust.
Availability Flexible to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and varying shifts (8-12+ hours, primarily 2nd/3rd shifts), with 10-20% short-notice schedule adjustments. After initial day-shift training, expect a consistent back-shift schedule (2nd/3rd split) approximately 80-90% of the time, with flexible scheduling offered in return.
Work Environment
24/7 heavy industrial operation with multiple shifts, transitioning from initial day-shift training to predominantly back shifts (2nd/3rd shifts).
Dynamic, team-oriented setting requiring collaboration across departments and leadership in fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
Exposure to rugged conditions, including heavy industry equipment, extreme temperatures, dust, and processes requiring strict adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Join a recognized leader in the industry with a reputation for excellence.
Work alongside an exceptional leadership team committed to operational success.
Access opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
