Shift Production Supervisor - HSE & Quality Lead

Westlake; New Martinsville (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake seeks a seasoned production supervisor to ensure HSE, PSM, and QMS standards across the assigned area and to oversee operation and maintenance to meet customer requirements and long-term profitability.

The role requires coordinating with Operations, Customer Service and Maintenance, supervising up to 10 wage staff, and covering 24/7 shifts as needed. Safety, environmental compliance, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial supervisory experience.
• Experience in a Union environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and problem solving required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with a union workforce and labor contracts.
• This position could supervise up to 10 wage employees.
• Shift work experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and direct hourly employees in a production unit.
• Administer discipline as necessary according to the collective bargaining agreement and rules governing the operation of the plant
• Maintain a safe working environment while maximizing production efficiency
• Ensure Environmental compliance at all times
• Investigate all incidents (Health Safety, Environmental, Quality, Production, et) that occur in area of responsibility during shift in which the incident occurs, providing results of investigation to Management in a timely manner
• Understand and troubleshoot equipment and processes in the department
• Responsible for assessing situation(s) and prioritizing resources
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and perform required permitting
• Serve the role of Incident Commander during plant emergency events
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Crew during plant emergencies
• Call in maintenance and operations personnel as need
• Communicate with coworkers via e-mail, electronic logbook, or other means
• Along with the other shift supervisors of the area, ensure 24/7 coverage for vacations and illness in all required production positions

Skills

Industrial supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Union environment familiarity

MS Office proficient

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westlake seeks a seasoned production supervisor to ensure HSE, PSM, and QMS standards across the assigned area and to oversee operation and maintenance to meet customer requirements and long-term profitability.

The role requires coordinating with Operations, Customer Service and Maintenance, supervising up to 10 wage staff, and covering 24/7 shifts as needed. Safety, environmental compliance, and strong communication are essential.