The Production Supervisor is responsible for safely and economically producing quality roofing granules while driving a continuous improvement culture within their work group. This role involves leading, managing, and developing the work skills of employees, and managing costs to produce the required quantity and quality of granules on-time and according to the production plan.
Essential Duties
Ensure safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards are met at all times.
Conduct contractor safety inspections per SGI policy.
Lead and manage assigned production personnel to safely meet/exceed all manufacturing goals.
Develop and improve assigned production personnel skills in preparation for future career opportunities.
Know and understand all product specifications.
Clearly understand the process and equipment locations.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify and correct the root causes of events.
Accurately and timely prepare required reports and maintain accurate data and other records as required.
Schedule/plan manpower and production schedules.
Effectively communicate maintenance needs to subordinates/team members and ensure follow-up to confirm maintenance was performed effectively.
Notify management of downtime with clear/detailed explanation of issues as required.
Write clearly defined work orders and develop SOP’s for the department.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings using Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and problem-solving techniques.
Articulate and document site goals and objectives (as needed).
Perform employee reviews with coaching and disciplinary action where needed.
Provide training to direct reports for safety, SOP’s, and plant equipment.
Competencies
Safety Leadership
Communication
Decision Making
Positive Approach
Creating a Culture of Trust
Emotional Intelligence Essentials
Coaching
Adaptability
Qualifications Required
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Associate’s Degree preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum (1-2) years supervisory experience in a mining/manufacturing operation.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems in a manufacturing operation.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good decision-making skills
Good organizational skills
Effective verbal/written/listening communication skills
Proficient Computer skills – Google Suite
ADP Etime, Workday, SAP
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of MSHA standards
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other Continuous Improvement and problem-solving techniques
Root Cause Analysis experience or other problem-solving technique
Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) Planning, Raw Materials management, and Constraint Management knowledge
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - Occasionally
Move/Traverse - Occasionally
Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally
Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Handling - Occasionally
Grasping - Occasionally
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Frequently
Extreme heat - Frequently
Humid - Frequently
Wet - Frequently
Noise - Frequently
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Frequently
Atmospheric Conditions - Frequently
Vibration - Frequently
Leadership/Supervisor Experience
Ability to lead/influence/manage people
Team player - Positive interaction and participation on teams
Willingness to embrace change and champion change positively to direct reports
Desire and willingness to drive change in improving operations
Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 5-20

Specialty Granules LLC has been a leader and innovator in aggregates and mining for over 100 years, manufacturing specialized products for the roofing, construction, and agricultural industries.
SGI is headquartered in Hagerstown, MD, and has six plants strategically located across the U.S. Plants in Blue Ridge Summit, PA; Annapolis, MO; Pembine, WI; Trona, CA; and Ione, CA, are open-pit quarries, mining rock that is crushed and screened to produce granules and aggregates.
Granules are colored with ceramic pigments and utilized as colored roofing granules or left uncolored and used on the unexposed portion of shingles. These granules are then sold to roofing manufacturers in the U.S. to help protect millions of North-American homes each year.
Rocks unable to be used for granules are instead utilized in the aggregates market to help protect roads and provide a safeguard against erosion.