First Line Supervisor - Packout

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

Job summary

Colonial Group in Chester, VA is seeking a First Line Supervisor to direct hourly staff and achieve production targets by enforcing standard work and safety procedures.

You will plan procedures, manage budgets per bargaining agreement, drive continuous improvement, lead problem solving, and coach team leaders to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost goals; experience in union environments and SAP/Kronos is preferred.

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 in manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees to achieve assigned tasks
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets in compliance with collective bargaining agreement
• Lead and direct workforce in problem identification, solving, and implementing continuous improvement measures
• Engage team leaders and employees to improve department processes and performance
• Manage 10-20 employee department to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost goals
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Interview, select, and train team leaders and employees
• Drive standard work and audit adherence
• Drive continuous improvement and waste elimination
• Communicate with shifts and peers on safety, quality, productivity and staffing

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety emphasis

Team motivation

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s in technical field (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Microsoft Office

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 expected annual base pay for this position is $86,400 – $129,600