Blending Supervisor

Third Coast; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blending company in Pearland, Texas, is looking for a Blending Supervisor. This role involves supervising team members, reviewing payroll time sheets, and coordinating tank truck movements. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of blending experience and supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of safety rules and effective communication skills are essential. This position includes both on-site responsibilities and the need for physical capability to handle materials safely.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years blending experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all team members’ tasks.
• Review and approve time sheets for payroll.
• Coordinate tank truck movement with Plant Scheduler.
• Communicate with ISR’s via email/phone for queries.
• Ensure accurate blend sheets from lab before processing.

Skills

Knowledge of plant safety rules

Good communication skills

Knowledge of the Inventory system

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft Dynamics)

Respirator trained and certified

Forklift certified

Ability to read and interpret an SDS

Following Hurricane and flood procedures

Understanding Nitrogen blanketing and drying process

Understanding sampling procedure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

MFiles

Job description

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to supervise and coordinate all team members of their tasks.
• Review and approve all time sheets for payroll.
• Coordinate any tank truck movement with Plant Scheduler and prepare for their arrival/departure on the Bulk schedule and Production schedule.
• Work with all ISR’s to schedule blends to complete customer orders and schedule shipments on Bulk Schedule.
• Must be able to communicate with all ISR’s through email/phone to answer any questions.
• Review blend sheets from lab for accuracy before initiation/completion to operator.
• Must have complete knowledge of all ISO Blending and TCT’s safety rules.
• Must have thorough understanding of all blending procedures.
• Must have complete understanding of the inventory system and be able to order raw materials as needed.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of all scale house procedures.
• Must have complete understanding of the lockout/tagout procedures.
• Insure that all flush material is handled, stored and labeled properly.
• Must have complete understanding of the Boiler and be able to manage steam pressure as needed.
• Must be able to order nitrogen if needed.
• Must be able to switch and release railcars through the BNSF system.
• Coordinated any railcar switches for Plant with the Operators.
• Be able to fill in for other Blending Supervisor during absence.
• Required to inspect any trailers/railcars prior to loading/offloading if necessary.
• Other duties as required by Plant Managers.
• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors.

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Graduate or GED desired but not required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years blending experience.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Have knowledge of plant safety rules.
• Have good communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Inventory system.
• Must have basic computer skills to work with company software such as: Word, Excel, Microsoft Dynamics, and MFiles.
• Must be respirator trained and certified.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Be ready and willing to receive standard training.
• Must be able to read and interpret an SDS, also know the location of the SDS book.
• Be able to follow the Hurricane and flood procedures if needed.
• Must be able to read and process an order in an adequate time period.
• Knowledge of our quality policy and objectives.
• Must understand Nitrogen blanketing, purging and drying process.
• Must understand sampling procedure (railcar, truck and tank).
• Learn basic product identification.
• Proper hose section, cleaning and storage.
• Must understand the dry air system.
• Must be able to apply steam to railcars, trucks, tanks and pumps in a safe manner.
• Must be able to accurately gauge any tank, railcar or truck, and be able to interpret the automated gauging system.
• Must be able to load and/or unload any railcar or truck and covert lbs./gallons to determine load capacity.
• Must have complete understanding of the filtering system.
• Must be able to fill any tote, pail or drum ordered from the Production run.
• Tank, tank truck and tank car transloading.
• Must be able to follow all procedures when handling “food Grade” products.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use their hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The team member is occasionally required to sit.
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds, and occasionally move or manipulate drums weighing between 200-400 pounds.