Plant Shift Supervisor – Chemistry Production Leader

SNF Holding Company; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development & Training

Competitive Salary

Job summary

SNF Holding Company in Midland, TX is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee daily plant production under the direction of the Area Manager. You will ensure safety, compliance, and efficient scheduling to meet internal goals and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background with 5+ years in chemical manufacturing and proven leadership skills to guide and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Chemical or mechanical engineering degree or equivalent chemical manufacturing knowledge/experience.
• Minimum 5 years in chemical manufacturing or chemical/mechanical engineering.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities; focuses on safety, quality, production and environmental matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operators perform their required tasks and follow safety rules.
• Maintain safe working environment through housekeeping and spill prevention.
• Minimize and control labor costs by enforcing and/or adjusting schedules.
• Maintain and maximize manufacturing effectiveness by reducing downtime and times.
• Document and investigate all EHS&S accidents and incidents.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to reduce off-spec and waste.
• Ensure all maintenance is completed to maintain safe, efficient machine operations.
• Check finished product meets customer and internal specs and sign off orders.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Creativity & initiative

Team leadership

Issue resolution

Leadership

Education

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

The Shift Supervisor oversees the daily production operations of the plant under the direction of an Area Manager or Plant Manager. The supervisor monitors operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are met, and develops production schedules to meet internal goals as well as expectations of customers. The supervisor also directs production staff, including hiring and training of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operators perform their required tasks and assignments while following all established safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain safe working environment through effective housekeeping and spill /leak prevention measures.
• Minimize and control labor costs by enforcing and/or adjusting schedules as needed.
• Maintain and maximize manufacturing effectiveness by reducing production times and downtime while increasing efficiency.
• Document and investigate all EHS&S accidents and incidents.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to reduce the generation of off-spec and waste.
• Ensure all preventative and reactive maintenance is completed to maintain safe, efficient machine operations.
• Check that finished product meets all customer and internal specs and sign off order.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Chemical or mechanical engineering degree or equivalent chemical manufacturing knowledge/experience
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in chemical manufacturing or chemical/mechanical engineering degree
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• A wide degree of creativity and self-direction is required.
• Proven track record of focusing on safety, quality, production, and environmental matters.
• Superior communication (verbal & written), ability to motivate, prioritize, and organize in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong supervisory skills and leadership skills.
• Ability to address issues, follow up and implement solutions as required.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.