Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. The formation of Covia in 2018 is the most recent of many significant milestones in our shared history. Built from the merging of Fairmount Santrol and Unimin Corporation, Covia's rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly-skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia's business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Second Shift Production Supervisor who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Camden, TN. location. The Production Supervisor will oversee and direct front-line employee work performance to accomplish daily production and shipping requirements with the highest regard for safety and consistent with quality requirements.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Provide front-line supervision for all production employees on the shift. Assist in supervision of maintenance employees.
• Maintain close coordination of work with other Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
• Maintain open communications with Plant Secretary, Office Administrator, railroad personnel, trucking personnel and regular local customers.
• Supervise all process activities including scheduling of manpower.
• Schedule and supervise mining, pumping, washing, flotation, drying, screening and loading operations as required.
• Initiate maintenance requests or fault reports into IFS and follow up on completion.
• Recommend equipment and process modifications to improve efficiencies.
• Recommend changes in standards, work methods and procedures to improve performance, productivity and profitability.
• Review quality reports and ensure quality of products produced / shipped.
• Develop and maintain acceptable labor and employee relations. Implement the labor contract consistent with plant management's direction.
• Direct and ensure appropriate training and cross training of personnel.
• Monitor manpower requirements and recommend manning changes.
• Direct and ensure safety and good housekeeping. Maintain active involvement in safety program.
• Ensure work standards, policies, plans and procedures are maintained.
• Maintain open communications with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years of related operations supervisory experience required.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and 5S is a plus.
• Strong mechanical or electrical background is a plus.
• Familiarity with computer systems specifically Microsoft Office Programs.

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer