Plant & Distribution Supervisor (Salcha, AK)

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Job description

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The role of the Plant & Distribution Supervisor oversees and coordinates manufacturing, warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring best practices in road and rail transportation to lower cost, minimises safety and security risks, and reduces lead time in supply. The role will work closely with the Business Management, Supply Chain, Transport Carriers and Manufacturing teams to be the trusted partner of choice for our customers.

The Plant & Distribution Supervisor manages up to 8-10 employees.

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for plant safety and personal safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Execute the monthly plan working with Manufacturing teams, downstream businesses, and third parties dispatching requirements in a timely manner
• Help coordinate market intelligence and knowledge to establish industry-leading practices for safety improvements
• Work with team to find improved efficiency and productivity of warehouse operations and processes
• Ensure compliance with regulations for services delivered to customers
• Overcome problems of stock visibility and traceability, improve picking accuracy, avoid losses made through non-deliveries, wrong deliveries, returns and service level fines
• Provide customer service in the execution of contracts for carriers
• Ensure operational and site SAP system processes are effectively utilised to maintain efficient, timely inventory movements
• Encourage others to maintain a high standard of housekeeping through magazine area with machinery and equipment
• Manage machinery and equipment breakdowns to minimise business interruption and ensure working conditions are always safe

Your qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred or equivalent work history
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in manufacturing, plant maintenance, or warehouse operations preferred
• Working knowledge of regulations relating to OSHA, transportation and warehouse operations ideal
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ownership and responsibility of key position at the site, able to work independent, leading with confidence, able to report upward as needed

How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Work effectively across business unit
• High level decision making ability
• Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug - Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental - Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision - Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.

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