Production Shift Leader - 4-on/4-off, Lead & Optimize

Westlake Chemical; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a 6–14 person operations team across two rotating shifts on a day schedule, guiding production plans and quality control. You will interface with engineering, maintenance and vendors to ensure objectives are met while maintaining safety standards.

A four-year engineering degree is preferred and 2–5 years of manufacturing experience is expected; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree preferred; Chemical or Mechanical
• 2–5 years manufacturing experience with strong operational background
• Authorization to work permanently in the US
• Proficiency with Windows-based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to research/resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues daily
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates amounts of raw materials required for operations based on production schedules
• Interfaces with others to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspects and measures products to verify conformance to specifications
• Directs workers in adjusting operations and equipment to meet standards
• Develops and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving problems
• Maintains time and production records
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures to eliminate problems and improve quality
• Supervises operators on shift; ensures safety and environmental compliance
• Maintains document control for operations documents
• Issues permits as needed (Hot Work, Confined Space, etc.)
• Provides written/verbal communication to operators when necessary
• Initiates/monitors operator training, including new and refresher training
• Writes maintenance work orders to repair equipment
• Ensures product integrity by correcting abnormal situations
• Leads safety program and participation in PACE
• Publishes daily production reports
• SAP production data entry

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Research/resolve problems

Education

Four year engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical) preferred

2–5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a 6–14 person operations team across two rotating shifts on a day schedule, guiding production plans and quality control. You will interface with engineering, maintenance and vendors to ensure objectives are met while maintaining safety standards.

A four-year engineering degree is preferred and 2–5 years of manufacturing experience is expected; US work authorization is required.