Shift Supervisor, Production

• Lead shift Production Operator activity; Monitor the overall team and work environment in a professional manner to improve Operations performance, ESHQ performance,  and ensure shift HR/IT compliance. 
• Direct the activities of shift workers in the event of incidents or plant emergencies and serve as incident commander as required.
• Provide regular feedback and evaluate performance for their employees, including corrective action measures as needed utilizing Manager and HR  assistance.
• Ensure compliance with standards and safe work practices and encourage the team to implement and maintain a high level of safety at all times.
• Execute production activities at a high-quality level during normal operations, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
• Make changes to the operating process necessary to maintain product quality.
• Evaluate corrective action and risk mitigation strategies based on the  performance of plant equipment and process conditions.
• Be able to functionally stand in for or assist other members of the shift as required to complete assigned duties.  This will include developing a working knowledge of the DCS.
• Ensure the work permit process for equipment maintenance is completed timely and according to Roehm Bay City Maintenance, ESH and Operations standards.
• Effectively communicate process changes and abnormal situations to fellow team leads and senior management as required.
• Manage employee training program for respective shift and ensure all team members are up to date with mandatory training requirements and are continuously developing functional process knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5 or more years of Production Operator experience in a related chemical manufacturing environment.
  • Chemical manufacturing experience should include a working knowledge of distillation, thermal oxidation, reaction chemistry, OSHA PSM, and other general related chemical manufacturing processes.
• 2 or more years of experience working in a Team Lead/Supervisory capacity.
• A Process Technician certification/degree or related training is desired.
• Ability to lead, train and develop a team of Production Operators in their knowledge of chemical plant operations.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to collaborate with a multi-functional team (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, ESH, Quality) to ensure production efficiency.
• Required to work a 12 hour rotating shift work schedule (including nights, weekends, holidays). Operating needs will determine work schedule. Overtime will be required. Standby coverage will be assigned on some off days.
• Must follow all plant safety guidelines and policies, which includes the wearing of fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Position requires the ability to climb, bend, lift and perform a wide range of physical activities; ability to work at various heights; entry into confined spaces; work in various weather conditions; ability to listen and follow instructions.  Wearing of respiratory protection will also be required for some tasks.
• Testing Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to take a physical examination, which includes a drug and fitness for duty exam and criminal background check.

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