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As a Shift Supervisor at RHI Magnesita, you will play a critical leadership role overseeing production, shipping, and maintenance activities during 1st shift. In this role, you will ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing while coordinating preventive maintenance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Your impact will extend across production performance, labor supervision, maintenance planning, safety, and operational excellence.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and supervise production crews to meet daily manufacturing targets
Monitor press efficiencies, inventory levels, die changes, and quality metrics
Conduct daily safety talks and enforce all safety protocols
Assist in troubleshooting process, equipment, and production issues
Ensure compliance with RHI Magnesita’s quality and production standards
Coordinate with packaging, shipping, raw materials, and QA teams
Supervise maintenance personnel and activities during the shift
Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Monitor equipment performance and initiate repairs or improvements
Ensure maintenance staff are properly trained and compliant with safety standards
Support capital improvement projects and engineering initiatives
Drive Lean Manufacturing and RMS (RHI Magnesita Management System) practices
Recommend workflow, process, and equipment improvements
Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
Uphold the Collective Bargaining Agreement and foster strong labor relations
Track and report shift production, downtime, maintenance, and safety metrics
Conduct coaching, employee reviews, and disciplinary actions when needed
Communicate effectively with the Plant Manager, Production Manager, and cross‑functional teams
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
Equivalent experience accepted in place of degree
Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Experience with preventive maintenance systems and production planning
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
QAD experience a plus
Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as needed
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 40 feet
Nice to have:
Refractory or refractory‑adjacent manufacturing experience