Distribution Supervisor

About the position

The Distribution Supervisor at Genesis Alkali is responsible for overseeing the distribution operations at the world's largest natural soda ash mine. This role emphasizes safety, performance management, and operational efficiency while fostering a collaborative work environment. The supervisor will lead a team, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, contributing to the overall success of the company's operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as the number one priority and actively lead employees in all areas around safety.
• Develop and maintain monthly plan schedules that incorporate employee training, area cleaning, area maintenance, outage planning, and loading/packaging schedules.
• Develop and measure performance against area key performance indicators (KPIs) and hold team accountable for results.
• Manage work schedules, vacation coverage, overtime, and payroll to maintain efficient operations of the distribution area.
• Foster crew participation and ownership of results.
• Engage crew members to instill a drive for results mindset.
• Consistently manage performance utilizing the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) as a resource.
• Confront and manage conflict directly and effectively.
• Understand individual team members' strengths and needs to proactively seek coaching opportunities to develop the team.
• Develop the team's problem-solving capabilities and facilitate team problem-solving activities.
• Create/foster a positive work environment.
• Coordinate with maintenance work on dayshift and ensure the equipment is properly inspected and tested after repairs are completed.
• Facilitate incident/accident investigation and ensure environmental compliance.
• Provide timely on-site incident command.
• Provide support during customer, certification, and regulatory audits/inspections.
• Enforce approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years industrial experience required.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to learn complex tasks.
• Demonstrated capability with MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• SAP / Oracle knowledge strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the mining or chemical production industry.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with Safe Harbor matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement programs for approved programs.
• Subsidized transportation to the plant from nearby areas.
• Flexible schedules may be available depending on position.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.