What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Elementis Global?
Job Summary
This position works 12-hour shifts or 8-hour shifts that rotate shift(s) (day and night or 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts) on a regular rotation including weekends and holidays. The Production Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility.
Job Description
This position works 12-hour shifts or 8-hour shifts that rotate shift(s) (day and night or 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts) on a regular rotation including weekends and holidays.
Experience / Skill Requirements:
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This position works 12-hour shifts or 8-hour shifts that rotate shift(s) (day and night or 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts) on a regular rotation including weekends and holidays. The Production Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility.
Job Description
This position works 12-hour shifts or 8-hour shifts that rotate shift(s) (day and night or 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts) on a regular rotation including weekends and holidays.
- Directs shift operating personnel in assigned area to meet operating needs. Coordinate operations within area of responsibility and with operations in other areas of the facility.
- Provide shift vacation, and other assigned relief coverage.
- Communicate with shift personnel to assure effective two-way communication occurs between management and employees.
- Implement all Elementis safety management controls, programs, and policies. Enforces safety and housekeeping standards for area to maintain plant standards.
- Ensure subordinate’s activities follow all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and environmental operating permits (OSHA, EPA, EEO, NPDES, etc).
- Plan and implement operational training of peers and subordinates.
- Assure all regulatory and refresher training (for shift employees) is completed according to published plans and schedules.
- Responsible for completing review/sign-off of employee training programs.
- Coordinates annual reviews of assigned procedures/policies, including operating manuals, ensuring appropriate accuracy, etc.
- Participates in the Site HSE Committee and all other HSE programs.
- Responsible for area operations during off-hours. Advises all parties, superiors, peers, and subordinates, on all changes or situations that influence safety, the environment, or production.
- Promotes performance to all employees. Specifies to the operator acceptable work habits and if substandard, retrains, corrects or instigates disciplinary action.
- Motivates all employees to perform above standard work by recognizing and rewarding above standard performance and safety habits and informing superiors with a letter of praise if appropriate.
- Maintains qualifications and participates in shift emergencies. Performs emergency first aid, CPR, fire protection and HAZMAT response. Counsels subordinates or peers where qualified or recommends sources of help.
- Must be an effective communicator regarding plant operational conditions.
- Responsible for finding coverage for operators who will not be to work on their regular shift time due to sickness, accidents, family emergency, etc.
- Responsible for maintenance of subordinate’s records (attendance, etc)
- Responsible for approving and verifying timecards, and assists Operations Manager with payroll functions.
- Responsible for implementing disciplinary actions as defined by the Plant Rules, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, or other violations of plant or company policies.
- Ensure completion of daily Title V inspections. Track and notify HSE department or any deviations during the inspection(s).
- Leads and assists with troubleshooting issues including but not limited to HSE, downtime or output reduction events, quality failures, or Key Performance Indicator (KPI) deviations.
Experience / Skill Requirements:
- 2 years supervisory experience in a specialty chemical plant
- Associate degree or higher in chemical engineering, processing, technology, or other related field is preferred.
- Thorough understanding and adherence to safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient user of computer software including Microsoft Suite, ERP Software, and DCS systems.
- Experience in a union environment.
- Ability to pass a respirator medical clearance examination and respirator fit test to wear respirator for certain tasks, even able to wear a respirator during strenuous physical activity.
- Ability to meet the requirements of hearing conservation program.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb, and regularly kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.
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