Production Shift Supervisor - Chemical Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty chemicals seeks a Shift Supervisor for Chemical Production. This role involves operating critical equipment, supervising personnel, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience in chemical manufacturing and be adept at managing production processes. The position requires working rotating shifts and offers a competitive pay range based on experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience leading plant operators.
• Experience with polymerizations and exothermic reactions.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical plant processes and equipment.
• Manage assigned shifts to meet production targets.
• Mentor and direct personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

5+ years in chemical manufacturing

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Shift Supervisor Chemical Production - This is a "Working Supervisor" position, meaning the candidate will operate key/critical equipment and supervise personnel on shift, maintaining quality standards and safety guidelines. The role involves participating in a collaborative team environment to achieve company goals.

* This position follows a rotating shift schedule, including day, evening, and graveyard shifts.

* Pay Range: $28-$34/hour, based on experience, qualifications, and interview.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Operate chemical plant processes and equipment such as reactors, heat exchangers, piping, pumps, boilers, and cooling systems; interpret technical drawings.
• Open and close valves for proper system operation and mechanical isolation.
• Adjust controls and override automatic systems to optimize equipment performance, switch to backup systems, or shut down equipment.
• Enhance operations by maximizing production, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and improving product quality.
• Manage assigned shifts to meet cost, yield, quality, safety, and production targets.
• Mentor and direct personnel, including training, performance management, discipline, scheduling, and attendance.
• Plan and execute daily production and packaging activities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to personnel, production, and process upsets.
• Prepare work orders for maintenance activities.
• Manage raw material loading and staging.
• Oversee packaging of products with automated and manual equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment per quality standards and OSHA regulations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years in chemical manufacturing with supervisory or management experience leading plant operators.
• Experience with polymerizations and exothermic reactions.
• Understanding of utilities like chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, and water systems.
• Familiarity with reactors, rotary dryers, distillation, solvent removal, solids transport, particle size reduction, and packaging systems.
• Knowledge of cycle times, bottlenecks, downtime reporting, and quality systems like ISO and CQS.
• Compliance with OSHA standards for respirator use, confined spaces, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including overtime.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English for reading, speaking, and understanding instructions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/PTO
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

About 3V Sigma USA

3V Sigma is a global leader in specialty chemicals, with approximately 500 employees and manufacturing facilities in the US and Italy. Our R&D department includes synthesis, technology, testing, and quality control labs. We emphasize teamwork across disciplines to provide innovative solutions and high-quality products. Our proprietary technologies and customer support differentiate us in the industry.

Our mission is to serve industries with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional technical support.

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3V Sigma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.