Novagard, a premier manufacturer of silicone-based sealants and adhesives, is seeking a committed Superintendent of Specialty Silicones to oversee the Specialty Silicones department within our cutting-edge manufacturing facility. The Superintendent of Specialty Silicones will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and top-quality production of specialty silicone products. This position requires adept leadership, technical prowess in manufacturing processes, and an unwavering dedication to safety and operational excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Safety Leadership: Champion and uphold a culture of safety, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Production Management: Supervise daily production operations, prioritize production schedules, and liaise with scheduling to achieve production objectives.
• Team Leadership: Provide mentorship, training, and leadership to the Specialty Silicones production team, cultivating an environment of accountability and continuous growth.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee that specialty silicone products meet or surpass quality benchmarks through regular inspections and strict adherence to quality assurance procedures.
• Equipment Management: Maintain comprehensive knowledge of specialty silicone production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate maintenance tasks.
• Data Tracking: Precisely monitor and report daily production metrics, material consumption, and waste volumes utilizing appropriate systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements aimed at reducing waste and optimizing efficiency.
• Performance Evaluation: Assess employee performance, furnish constructive feedback, and conduct performance evaluations as necessary.
• Staffing: Collaborate with HR to address staffing requirements, including recruitment, onboarding, and disciplinary actions.
• Policy Enforcement: Enforce adherence to company policies and procedures, promptly addressing violations in a professional manner.

Competencies:

• Strong Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
• Technical Proficiency in Specialty Silicone Manufacturing Processes
• Excellent Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Detail-Oriented with Strong Multitasking Abilities
• Proficiency in Manufacturing Software and Tools
• Thorough Understanding of Safety Protocols and Compliance
• Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Aptitude

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing) preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of Supervisory Experience in Silicone Manufacturing
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement Concepts and Practices

Supervisory Responsibility: This position oversees all personnel within the Specialty Silicones department and is accountable for their performance management.

Work Environment: The Superintendent of Specialty Silicones will operate in a manufacturing setting and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and moving mechanical components. The noise level can be elevated due to machinery operations.

Physical Demands: This role may entail occasional walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. is required, with regular use of hands and fingers anticipated.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full-time position with a standard schedule of Monday to Friday.

Travel: Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.

Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may evolve as business needs dictate. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: Novagard Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military and/or veteran status, genetic information, or on any basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Novagard Solutions will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious needs unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Novagard Solutions.