Production Shift Supervisor- Phase VI

SNF Holding Company; Riceboro (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

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

Job summary

SNF Chemtall, a subsidiary of SNF Holding Company, is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee daily plant production under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and meeting customer specifications while supervising a team on rotating shifts.

The position requires an engineering or science-related degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading teams in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, or 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record in safety, quality, production, and environmental matters.
• Strong communication and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Rotating shift experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise six to twelve hourly employees in chemical manufacture and packaging.
• Maintain and improve safety standards and procedures.
• Identify and initiate corrective actions to prevent nonconformities related to product quality and production efficiency.
• Follow up on corrective actions through to completion.
• Minimize labor costs by enforcing or adjusting schedules as needed.
• Check that finished products meet customer specifications and sign off on orders.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performance appraisals, coaching, and discipline.
• Ensure safety permits are completed and followed.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts site-wide.
• Work with engineering and maintenance to facilitate plant maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues to decrease downtime and improve productivity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Science-related Bachelor's degree

Equivalent manufacturing knowledge/experience (4+ years)

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. SNF Chemtall, a subsidiary of SNF Holding Company is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor. The Production Shift Supervisor oversees the daily production operations of the plant under the direction of a Plant Foreman and/or Area Manager. The supervisor monitors operations for efficiency and safety while meeting all applicable regulatory requirements. The supervisor also develops production schedules to meet internal goals as well as the expectations of customers and monitors quality and production. The supervisor is responsible for managing production staff, including hiring, training, and disciplining personnel. This is a fast-paced rotating shift position for a highly motivated employee looking for career growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the activities of six to twelve hourly employees charged with the chemical manufacture and packaging of multiple production lines and processes.
• Maintaining and improving safety standards while conforming to safe work practices and procedures.
• Identifying and initiating corrective actions to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to product quality and production efficiency.
• Following up on corrective actions through to completion.
• Minimizing and controlling labor costs by enforcing and/or adjusting schedules as needed.
• Checking that the finished product meets all customer specifications and sign-off on orders.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the areas of administering performance appraisals, effective coaching/development, and disciplining employees when necessary.
• Ensuring all safety permits are completed and followed.
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts site-wide.
• Attending and actively participating in all safety and production meetings.
• Working with the engineering & maintenance departments to facilitate plant maintenance.
• Troubleshooting issues to decrease downtime & improve productivity/efficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science-related Bachelor’s degree; Or at least four (4) years of equivalent manufacturing knowledge/experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of plant processes in the field or in a related area.
• 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.
• Familiariarity with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Must have high mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot.
• Positive attitude with ability to address issues, follow up, and implement solutions as required.
• Must work a rotating shift assignment.

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.