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

The Arkema Group; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group seeks a Production Supervisor to lead production shifts in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, managing staff, and achieving production goals. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in chemical manufacturing and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ chemical plant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in an emergency.
• Strong attendance and performance history.

Responsibilities

• Leads a shift of production ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Makes decisions for plant production on off-shifts.
• Trains operators on tasks and manages labor in a union environment.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Resolution

Safety Compliance

Tools

SAP

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Location:

Calumet City, IL, United States

Employment Type: Regular

Category: Manufacturing Management

Posting Date: May 26, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Production Supervisor

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.
• Assist 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 including Title V Air Permitting, RCRA, PSM, RMP and OSHA
• Train operators on different tasks associated with area jobs.
• Works with Maintenance in scheduling and work order execution
• Writes permits and completes risk analyst for life critical programs (LOTO, Line Break, Hot Work, ect.)
• Trouble Shoots 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Assist 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 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.

Company benefit plan details are available at benefits.arkema.com

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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