Plant Supervisor – Kansas City, MO (Outdoor Plant)

Pioneer Industries International, Inc. is a private recycling company based in New Brighton, MN with plants in Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. The companies of Pioneer Industries International, Inc. have provided recycling expertise for more than 100 years.

Batliner Paper Stock Company located in Kansas City, MO has an opening for a Plant Supervisor due to a recent promotion. The hours are Monday - Friday from 3:30pm - 12:45am. Must be available to work overtime, as needed. The supervisor hired for second shift, will train on first shift for 1-2 months, working Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Benefits Include

• Weekly Payroll
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k (with company match)
• Wellness Program

Job Summary

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of an outdoor plant, including managing employees, safety, meeting projections and ensuring quality. This position is responsible for oversight of day-to-day operations and production. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to drive continuous improvement activities effectively utilizing plant employees, as well as innovative tools and approaches. Key leadership requirements include the ability to inspire trust, create direction, build talent and culture, execute with excellence, and produce extraordinary results.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations through employees.
• Ensure that employees operate within the safety practices and procedures established by the company, establish a culture where safety is the highest priority.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while insuring product standards that will meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
• Train, educate and communicate proper operating procedures to employees.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues related to the manufacturing process resulting from equipment failures, non-conformance to formulas or procedures, and/or faulty processes.
• Work closely with maintenance department to identify, report and resolve issues with equipment to insure proper maintenance and care of the equipment.
• Ensure that key objectives are met, such as headcount, labor costs, overtime, customer service and quality.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, standard methods, and practices of recycling operations and facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment, and practices employed in the recycling industry.
• Adheres to all compliance policies and procedures and conducts business in an ethical and legal manner.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must understand the importance of safety in our business and place the highest of priorities on safe practices.
• Thorough understanding of material grading, material quality and the importance on upgrading of materials.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be bilingual - English/Spanish speaking.

Qualification Standards

• Five years of related progressive experience in the recycling, waste, transportation or related industry field.
• Highly self-motivated and disciplined.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.*

Pioneer Industries International, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.