Lead First Line Supervisor

AdvanSix Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 129,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

AdvanSix Inc. in Hopewell, VA, is seeking a Lead First Line Supervisor to direct hourly staff and drive safety, quality, and productivity across a 24/7 manufacturing area.

You will manage shifts, enforce standard work, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with team leaders. Responsibilities include planning procedures and budgets under the collective bargaining agreement, coaching employees, and upholding health and environmental regulations while guiding a 10–20

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing/industrial/chemical plant environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• 24/7 operation and rotating shifts experience preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical process operations and Lean tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports to ensure tasks meet targets.
• Plan procedures and budgets per bargaining agreement.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Coach team leaders and employees for performance.
• Manage 10–20 employee department to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Safety focus

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in technical field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP/RF

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Benefits

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well‑being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary

The Lead 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 is $86,400 to $129,600 annually.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer‑provided short‑term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long‑term disability benefits, employer‑provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.