Production Supervisor

Job description: About your role We are searching for an experienced Leader to manage operations at our Mount Maunganui site. This role will develop our Production team who manufacture our chemical products, whilst meeting health, safety and quality requirement.  This role will oversee our daily operations whilst driving and championing continuous improvement in the quality of operations and team productivity.  Key Responsibilities  Oversee day to day operations of production, driving the business toward maximum productivity Develop and implement systems and procedures to support production in meeting the business requirements Ensure that process operators have the capability to deliver their targets Ensure that production processes are documented and continuously improved or simplified Trouble shooting plant down time issues and determining and implementing corrective actions Compliance with both IXOM and statutory SH&E requirements Managing product rework to ensure that levels are kept to a minimum and that there is a low level of disposed product Contribute to the S&OP process and manage production scheduling in line with business and customer requirements  Who are we looking for?  Proven experience in team leadership within manufacturing or operations Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing or operations, preferably in the Chemical, Food, Pharma or Oil & Gas industry Strong safety performance record Has a continuous improvement mindset, Lean experience desirable Good knowledge of SH&E standards and statutory regulations Engineering qualification preferred, but not essential Experience in SAP Transactions Permit to work experience including confined space entry  Benefits at IXOMFor a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible.  To Apply If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Our Process At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks. Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.