SUMMARY

Shift Supervisors directly supervise 6 to 14 employees in the operations department. Supervisors are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of unit operators. A Shift Supervisor is responsible for 2 operating shifts. The supervisor works a rotating schedule that aligns with the operators’ four-on four-off schedule. The supervisor schedule is day shift only.

Supervisors carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Their responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, performance reviews, discipline, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job responsibilities can include all functions necessary to direct, maintain, plan and manage plant operations. Supervisors are required to interface with engineering, plant leadership, maintenance and vendors to ensure operation objectives and efficient operations are realized.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluate amounts of raw materials required for operations, based on production schedules
• Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspect and measure products to verify conformance to specifications
• Direct workers in adjusting operations and equipment to ensure products meet customer standards
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or work crew
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems
• Maintain time and production records
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Supervise operators while on shift, monitoring safety and environmental compliance
• Maintain document control for specific areas on all documents used by operations
• Issues permits as needed, including Hot Work, Confined Space, Work Permits, Line Break, etc.
• Provide written/verbal communication to operators when necessary
• Initiate/monitor operator training as needed, including new and refresher training
• Write maintenance work orders to repair equipment when needed
• Ensure product integrity by taking action to correct abnormal situations which affect product quality
• Lead interactive safety program and encourage strong employee participation in Company PACE program
• Publish daily production reports
• SAP production data entry

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) year engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical) is required
• A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience and strong operational background is desired

• Proficiency with Windows based software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint) is desired
• Ability to research/resolve problems or issues in a timely manner is desired
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues or problems on a day-to-day basis is desired
• Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written)

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 varies as there is both work required in the office and out in the plant and process areas. Some of the work may be required in the operating units 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 Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.