Shipping & Planning Supervisor

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee hourly staff in a production unit, ensure safe and efficient operations, and coordinate packaging, production, and shipping to meet customer requirements.

The role requires strong problem solving, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or with teams. Familiarity with SAP and MS Office is essential; union environment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial supervisory experience; union environment experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including SAP and MS Office.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise hourly employees in a production unit.
• Maintain a safe working environment while maximizing production efficiency.
• Coordinate daily production schedules and packaging activities.
• Plan and coordinate daily shipping schedules with the product planner.
• Manage on-site and off-site warehouse inventories and material flow.
• Oversight of third-party carrier coordination and product movements.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. The role of this position is to ensure health, safety and environmental (HSE), Regulatory specific to DOT, order management, and shipping standards are met within in the assigned area. This position oversees the operation and functions for shipping of products to meeting delivery and scheduling to meet internal and external customer requirements (volume and quality) and long-term profitability. This requires close coordination and communication with the Operations, Customer Service, and Corporate Production Planning. This is a supervisory role responsible for the supervision of loading personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise and direct hourly employees in a production unit.
• Maintain a safe working environment while maximizing production efficiency.
• Coordinate daily schedules for packaging and production.
• Coordinate daily shipping schedules in alignment of corporate product planner.
• Manage warehouse inventories on site as well as off site.
• Proficient in SAP order management, accurate inventory, and accounting
• Balance production scheduling based on product line and packaging.
• Maintain operations supply of raw materials and supplies including scheduling of deliveries with vendors.
• Maintain third party carrier coordination’s of product movements and deliveries.
• Manage Production inventories in alignment with S&OP Forecasting
• Serve as a member of the Natrium Hazmat Team, become and maintain qualifications.
• Investigate all incidents (Health Safety, Environmental, Quality, Production, Transportation et) that occur in area of responsibility in which the incident occurs, providing results of investigation to Management in a timely manner.
• Understand and troubleshoot equipment and processes in the department and areas of responsibility. Prepare equipment for maintenance and perform required permitting.
• Responsible for supporting rail operations, track knowledge and maintenance.
• Responsible for assessing situation(s) and prioritizing resources.
• Communicate with coworkers via e-mail, electronic logbook, or other means.
• Administer discipline as necessary according to the collective bargaining agreement and rules governing the operation of the plant.
• Participate in scheduled on call rotation.
• Work directly with Customers, Warehouses, packagers specific to technical, emergency, or complain resolutions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial supervisory experience is a must. Experience in a Union environment is preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office products and SAP are required.
• Problem solving and strong communication skills are required.
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units and warehouse which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com