Morton Salt is an iconic, 175-year-old company with a strong heritage and a bright future. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary:

Morton Salt Silver Springs is currently looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee Wet-End operations including the wellfield, brine treating, evaporators, drying and boiler operation on a rotational schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountable for providing leadership in support of the safety journey and the Company’s goal of achieving an injury-free workplace. Accountable/responsible for EHS, MOC, GMP, environmental and QC compliance. Accountable for continuous improvement in workplace safety by promptly addressing the root causes of OIIs or near misses, conducting effective safety meetings, promoting SafeStart concepts, promptly addressing safety concerns raised by employees, and leading by example. Accountable for using the management control and reporting system to set clear performance expectations for employees and drive performance improvements. Accountable/responsible for meeting business targets in area of responsibility. Accountable/responsible for adhering to the MEWP process. Accountable/responsible for area PMs and compliance. Accountable/responsible for ensuring equipment is available for scheduled PM and maintenance work. Accountable/responsible for submitting clearly written work requests for repair work done in area of responsibility and ensuring repair work is completed per the return to service policy. Accountable/responsible for ensuring that operating procedures are followed, and that operators are properly trained. Accountable/responsible for providing supervision, leadership and coaching to employees in area of responsibility. Responsible for efficient power & production operations as measured by OEE targets or other KPIs. Responsible for production schedule adherence (as provided by Production Scheduler/Power & Production Manager). Accountable for ensuring compliance with all QC requirements (GMP, FSP) and providing leadership to drive continuous improvements in product quality. understands the recording of FSP observations on production records/logs and how they pertain to the quality, legality and safety of products. Accountable for compliance with FSSC22000 quality standards. Accountable for achieving high standards for housekeeping and obtaining full utilization of indirect labor personnel assigned to Housekeeping or other tasks. Accountable for the minimization of scrap, waste, or rework from power & production operations Accountable for the accurate reporting of production. Accountable for ensuring OPI’s are completed, and resultant work orders are input for area of responsibility Responsible for recording accurate loss accounting data. Responsible for communicating maintenance, production, quality, & EHS Issues to other shifts through shift-handover meeting Responsible for ensuring parts are withdrawn and accounted for properly from satellite storerooms and main storeroom when needed Responsible for providing vacation relief

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Possesses knowledge of technical information on the unit/area. Demonstrates background knowledge of operating procedure and process. Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite). Understands maintenance procedures and processes. Demonstrates working knowledge of SAP. Demonstrates working knowledge of scheduling and overtime procedures. Understands, in detail, the plant maintenance planning and scheduling process. Demonstrates respect, inclusion, cooperation and responsibility. Capable of working in a team environment. Demonstrates the ability to multitask effectively. High school diploma or GED. Minimum five (5) years of experience operating in a production environment. Supervisory experience.

Working Conditions:

Normal working schedule is off-shift - flexible schedule, weekends, holidays and overtime may be required. Responds to urgent or emergency situations during work and outside of normal working hours, as needed. Works in general office and manufacturing plant environment. Works in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time. May perform sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy levels of exertion including lifting and moving loads of a maximum of fifty (50) pounds, climbing ladders/stairs and working on elevated platforms. Uses hand tools and operates fixed and mobile plant equipment. Works and travels throughout plant environment of varied temperatures and humidity. Wears personal protective equipment, as required and uses full range of motion. Performs duties in confined space entries.

Salary range from $70,000-$85,000 based on experience.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.