First Line Supervisor - Hopewell

Colonial Group; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a First Line Supervisor to direct hourly employees and drive attainment of operational targets in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee safety, quality, productivity, and cost while ensuring adherence to standard work and procedures.

This role requires strong leadership, experience in a unionized setting, and competence in ERP/timekeeping systems to manage schedules, pay, and performance.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred
• 2–5 years of relevant manufacturing/industrial/chemical plant experience highly valued
• Supervisory experience preferred and ability to lead teams in a union environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports to ensure tasks are completed
• Plan procedures and budgets in line with union agreements
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Direct team to improve processes and performance
• Manage 10–20 person department for safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety-focused

Six Sigma Lean tools

ERP/Timekeeping

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s in technical field preferred

Tools

SAP/RF

Kronos

Job description

Position Summary: The First Line Supervisor works to achieve operational targets and standards by directing hourly employees to complete tasks that have a direct impact on overall results within assigned job area(s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure assigned tasks are achieved through supervision of direct reports
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets in compliance with collective bargaining agreement
• Lead and direct the workforce in problem identification, problem solving, and implementing continuous improvement measures
• Engage team leaders and employees to improve department/area processes and performance
• Manage overall performance within a 10-20 employee department (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.) to achieve expected standards in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, which includes protecting the environment and community
• Interview, select, and provide training for team leaders and employees
• Create a work environment conducive to employee morale and motivation to accomplish performance objectives
• Manage performance including setting/adjusting pay rates, rewarding/recognizing, and disciplining
• Communicate with team leaders daily and make decisions on issues related to productivity
• Communicate daily with other shifts and peers regarding safety, quality, productivity, staffing, equipment, and continuous improvement activities
• Act as the first point of contact for team leaders in escalation process of problems/concerns
• Communicate AdvanSix Operating System principles to employees to improve their understanding and execution
• Communicate and conduct performance appraisals, both formal and informal
• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work
• Audit team leaders standardized work to ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures
• Make departmental decisions around waiving or deviating established procedures, considering all safety, environmental, or operational protocols and requirements
• Conduct training and audit standardized work
• Manage and adjust employee work schedules
• Establish and share best-in-class manufacturing processes
• Lead and execute the 5S activities to maintain the area to standard
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by instilling Plan, Do, Check, Act methodology
• Constantly search for improvement and continually seek to eliminate waste
• Evaluate, address, and support employee suggestions and ideas for continuous improvement
• Practice rapid-problem solving processes to ensure corrective action at the appropriate level
• Execute the escalation process, as appropriate

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working in a 24/7 operation preferred
• Experience working on a rotating shift preferred
• May require working in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience working in chemical process operations preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
• Strong commitment to safety
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of Six Sigma Lean tools preferred
• Computer proficiency in ERP/ Timekeeping (SAP/RF, Kronos preferred), and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and productivity goals
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a unionized environment
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement change

The base salary range for this role is $86,400 to $129,600 annually.