Lead Shift Supervisor — Plant Safety & Operations

Huntsman; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead plant operations on assigned shifts, ensuring safe, compliant production and reliable performance. This role supervises plant personnel, coordinates maintenance, and acts as primary contact during emergencies.

The candidate will develop staff, approve schedules, drive safety initiatives, manage LOTO audits, and support continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years in petrochemical or manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting production operations in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to plant personnel during assigned shifts.
• Communicate work assignments, priorities, and departmental objectives.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
• Manage work schedules and approve vacation requests as required.
• Coordinate plant operations, maintenance activities, and support functions.
• Serve as the Operations Coordinator during assigned shifts.
• Act as Incident Commander and emergency response liaison during plant emergencies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues involving plant utilities and production equipment.
• Train operators on standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
• Conduct Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) audits and support safety compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate operator certifications and training requirements.
• Lead daily Zero Harm safety observations and safety meetings.
• Support emergency preparedness drills and response activities.
• Manage housekeeping standards and support facility cleanliness initiatives.
• Prepare work orders, reports, documentation, and performance metrics.
• Supervise Boilerhouse operations and provide operational expertise for assigned areas.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Emergency response

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Process Technology or related

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Huntsman in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead plant operations on assigned shifts, ensuring safe, compliant production and reliable performance. This role supervises plant personnel, coordinates maintenance, and acts as primary contact during emergencies.

The candidate will develop staff, approve schedules, drive safety initiatives, manage LOTO audits, and support continuous improvement projects.