Production Shift Supervisor

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials in Louisiana is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead 12–14 Process Technicians and drive safe, efficient plant operations. The role includes commissioning and startup of a new asset at the St.

Gabriel site, overseeing safety compliance, production schedules, and continuous improvement. The position requires 7+ years in chemical manufacturing, an Associate degree (P-Tech preferred), and ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Must possess working knowledge of plant operations or similar industrial setting.
• Willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations with a 12-14 technician team.
• Lead commissioning and startup activities for a new green field unit at the St. Gabriel site.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Direct shift rounds, manage production schedules and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare unit performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coaching

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Process Technology (P-Tech) or equivalent

Tools

DCS

SAP

Microsoft OS & Apps

Job description

About Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials:

You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day.

From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.

MAIN PURPOSE

The Shift Supervisor oversees safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations, ensuring high-quality product output. They lead and manage a team of 12-14 Operating Technicians, maintain adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and serve as the Shift Incident Commander. Responsibilities include managing shift schedules, meeting production and quality objectives, and enforcing timely corrective actions when needed.

This position will play a key role in commissioning of a new “green field” production unit at the St. Gabriel Site. During the Commissioning Phase of the project, this role will report to the Commissioning Manager and will be responsible for safe and efficient commissioning and startup of the new asset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Leadership

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits, behavioral observations, and retraining as necessary.
• Serve as the Initial Incident Commander during emergencies, ensuring crisis management and proper reporting.
• Approve and audit Safe Work Permits and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Report and investigate incidents, implementing corrective actions.

Operations Management

• Supervise daily plant operations, ensuring production goals are met in a safe and efficient manner.
• Oversee the achievement of production schedules
• Troubleshoot operational issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Direct daily shift rounds, evaluating safety, equipment, and performance.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and spill/leak prevention.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage a team of 12-14 Process Technicians, providing leadership, coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop work schedules, manage attendance, and administer discipline as required.
• Conduct regular shift meetings to communicate objectives and progress.
• Promote team accountability and foster continuous improvement.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Direct the inspection and testing of in-process materials and finished products.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, ensuring corrective actions are taken.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation for safety incidents, maintenance activities, and shift reports.
• Prepare and publish regular status reports on unit performance and production goals.

Plant Commissioning

• Develop detailed understanding of new plant processes
• Lead training of technicians for assigned areas
• Develop operating procedures
• Perform Commissioning related inspections (module yard, in plant, etc.)
• Safely commission and start up new asset.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Process Technology (P-Tech) or equivalent, preferred.
• Language(s) and level of proficiency: English – Proficient

Knowledge/Experience

• 7+ years’ work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Must possess working knowledge of plant manufacturing operations or similar industrial setting.
• Plant Commissioning experience a plus.
• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends, holidays, overtime, inclement weather and on-call as needed
• Strong understanding of DCS, SAP, Microsoft operating systems and applications, preference.
• Must possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills are required
• Must prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Problem Solving - Works well in individual and group problem-solving situations
• Must have a hands-on work ethic
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to teach and train others
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company standards and its insurers
• Ability to obtain TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as issued by TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
• Ability to complete certification in Hazmat (forty (40) hour course + eight (8) hour annual refresher
• Must be able to access all plant areas.
• Use of PPE required in specific areas.
• Regularly required to push, pull, bend, and perform long periods of standing and walking on cement foundations.
• Climb stairs, straight ladders, and structures, etc.
• Occasionally required to stoop and kneel.
• Must be able to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, feet, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Required to be medically certified as a respirator and medically fit for duty.
• Work in all weather conditions, under emergency conditions, and for prolonged periods of time.
• Available to work 12-hour rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated and unsolicited applications from third parties will not be accepted.

Our Offer

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.

The compensation for this position is included above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.