Job Description

Balchem Corporation (Nasdaq:BCPC) is a publicly traded global specialty ingredients company with $900 million plus in revenue and north of $3 billion market cap, having witnessed steady growth over the past several years. The Company was founded in 1967 and is based in Montvale, NJ. Balchem develops, manufactures, and markets specialty performance ingredients and products for the food, nutritional, feed, pharmaceutical, and medical sterilization industries in the United States and internationally. The Company consists of four business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; Specialty Products; and Industrial Products and employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in many diverse activities, developing the company into chosen market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit

POSITION SUMMARY :

Supervises and coordinates all Production/Packaging activities on first, second, and third shift (as needed). Working hours are generally: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise, motivate, monitor, and evaluate the performance and responsibilities of operators in the Plant on first, second or third shift
• Supervise production activities on all shifts
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Balchem Corporation's policies and applicable laws
• Train operators on various equipment and processes including: cookers, dryers and dehydrators, flaking mills, extruders, coater/dryer, Quality Assurance sampling and testing (moistures, temperatures, bulk densities, matching controls, etc.); good manufacturing practices; OSHA safety training, lockout/tag out, Sanitation, Master Sanitation Schedule, general housekeeping/line clean up, line set up, batching, and other procedures for packaging
• Monitor inventories and ingredient usage
• Ensure all paperwork is complete (including time cards on ADP) in an accurate and timely manner; ensure the documentation complies with Company standards
• Monitor product quality to meet Company standards
• Report to Production Manager any deviation of scheduling or quality of service that may become a potential liability
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, i.e. personnel, safety, and equipment maintenance and upkeep
• Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and procedures (accident/injury reporting, blood borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment operation/maintenance, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience required
• Previous manufacturing supervisory experience is required
• Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both orally and written)
• Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Individual should demonstrate strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and trustworthy)
• Proficiency with computer systems and software programs, especially Maximizer and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and be quality oriented and process oriented
• The ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing responsibilities and operating equipment conforming to Company production, personnel, and safety procedures is needed
• The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and to write simple correspondence is necessary
• Individual should possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization as well as communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner
• The ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit is required

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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

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