Front Line Supervisor - Polymerization

Zeon-Chemicals-L; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeon-Chemicals-L in Louisville, KY, seeks a Front Line Supervisor - Polymerization to lead shift production, ensure safe, efficient operations, and maintain quality in a multi-acre polymerization site.

You will schedule work, monitor equipment, direct unionized operators, coordinate emergency response with outside agencies, and oversee payroll data entry in ADP. Hazmat training (40-hour) is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are required due to interface with all levels of the organization.
• 40-hour Hazmat class training is required.
• Plant environment is noisy with exposure to fumes and dust; safety is critical.
• Significant time will be spent walking in the plant including stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift production daily to ensure safe, efficient operations and quality output.
• Schedule and monitor daily production; communicate schedule to operators in polymerization.
• Coordinate emergency response with outside agencies and with the Foreman.
• Direct supervision of unionized operators; guide equipment setup and maintenance troubleshooting.
• Enter payroll information into ADP system.

Skills

Excellent communication

Job description

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Front Line Supervisor - Polymerization

Full Time Management Louisville, KY, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1365

Job Description:

Supervise shift production activities on a daily basis to ensure safe and efficient operations that will produce a quality product. Activities include scheduling of work, monitoring equipment, problem solving, and maintenance of a safe work environment. The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor is responsible for coordination of emergency response activities in the plant, including close coordination with and assistance of outside emergency response agencies.

The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor is also responsible for off-shift maintenance work and outside contractors working in the area.

• Monitor adherence to plant safety procedures and work with employees at all levels to improve plant safety and 5S
• Schedule and monitor daily production
• Effectively communicate daily production schedule to all operators in polymerization
• Provide direct supervision to unionized team members
• Properly provide guidance to operators for equipment setup
• Troubleshoot acute maintenance problems and implement innovative solutions to improve plant productivity and quality
• Certify and re-certify operators in their roles
• Partner with Foreman in other departments
• Enter payroll information into ADP system

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills are required due to the interface with all levels of the organization which requires detailed communication of a large volume of information. Due to the responsibilities for directing emergency response, the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor will be trained and qualified in hazardous material response at the technician level (40-hour Hazmat class).

Extensive time will be spent in the plant environment. Plant environment is a multi-acre site that includes high noise levels, some exposure to fumes and dust, and at times working with hazardous materials. The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor is expected to spend a significant portion of each shift walking through the plant, up and down stairs, and ladders, as required to adequately direct activities in a large multi-acre facility.

Additional Qualifications

• General knowledge of polymerization and the overall manufacturing process is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Shift Supervisor or Foreman in a chemical manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Must have the ability to work as a team in a union environment and effectively lead workers in accomplishing department goals.
• Basic math and chemical knowledge are required.