Shift Supervisor / Production Supervisor $76,500-103,200 Job

Arkema; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead shifts in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring safety and efficiency while managing a unionized workforce. You will collaborate with various managers to meet production goals and participate in safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical plant operations, decision-making skills, and the ability to foster a positive work environment. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact on production processes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing is preferred.
• Must be capable of evacuating manufacturing areas in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead production shifts, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Schedule labor and manage production goals in a union environment.
• Conduct safety meetings and maintain high safety standards.

Skills

Chemical Plant Manufacturing Experience

Incident Command Skills

Decision Making

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Tools

SAP

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Industrial Lift Truck

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: US-IL Calumet City

Department: Operations

Date: 10/11/2023

Immediate Supervisor: Bill Sigel

Title: Production Manager

Prepared By: Jesse Sowder

POSITION SUMMARY

The production supervisor is the leader of a shift of production, ensuring all employees are working safely, efficiently, and following all company procedures in a fast paced, union environment with changing priorities. This is a rotating shift position that includes weekends and holidays.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Works closely with the Plant Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, Process Engineers, and Materials Manager to establish and meet day to day production goals.
• Independently makes decisions for plant production on the off-shifts to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Acts as an incident commander during emergencies.
• Willing to work any shift and can cover other shifts as needed.
• Schedules and manages labor pool in a union environment.
• Assists in writing and reviewing JSA, SOP’s and other Work Instructions.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations including Title V Air Permitting, RCRA, PSM, RMP, and OSHA.
• Trains operators on different tasks associated with area jobs.
• Works with Maintenance in scheduling and work order execution.
• Writes permits and completes risk analysis for life critical programs (LOTO, Line Break, Hot Work, etc.).
• Troubleshoots equipment and implements new methods and materials to reduce failure frequency.
• Recognizes the successful efforts of employees to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve work processes.
• Maintains a high safety standard by conducting safety meetings, participating in BBS programs as well as SWOT analysis.
• Maintains plant housekeeping in a “tour ready” condition at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the department and the plant.
• Assists chemical operators as needed which includes charging and packaging mixers including wearing appropriate PPE which may include wearing a respirator.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up).
• Uses SAP to confirm production and help manage inventory.

IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Minimum 5 years’ chemical plant manufacturing experience is preferred.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Must be capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• Must be willing to accept the role of incident command during an emergency.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit within the manufacturing process area.
• The ability to identify critical operational issues and formulate action plans with all levels of plant personnel is required. In addition, the ability to develop and foster a positive work environment within work groups and ability to resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills is essential.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

THE FOLLOWING SKILL SETS ARE PREFERRED BY THE BUSINESS UNIT:

• History of strong attendance and performance.
• Ability to coach and be coached.
• Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.
• Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.