Operations - First Line Supervisor - Hopewell

About Us

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, and Respect.

Why Work at AdvanSix?

We provide industry-competitive benefits focused on employee well-being through our Total Rewards program, including:

• Competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Paid vacation and 401K with company matching
• Health savings programs, disability and life insurance, and an employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, collaborating with passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds and experiences

About the Role

The First Line Supervisor works to achieve operational targets and standards by directing hourly employees to complete tasks that have a direct impact on overall results within assigned job area(s).

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned tasks are achieved through supervision of direct reports
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets in compliance with collective bargaining agreement
• Lead and direct the workforce in problem identification, problem solving, and implementing continuous improvement measures
• Engage team leaders and employees to improve department/area processes and performance
• Manage overall performance within a 10-20 employee department (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.) to achieve expected standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including protecting the environment and community
• Interview, select, and provide training for team leaders and employees
• Create a work environment conducive to employee morale and motivation to accomplish performance objectives
• Manage performance, including setting/adjusting pay rates, rewarding/recognizing, and disciplining
• Communicate with team leaders daily and make decisions on issues related to productivity
• Communicate daily with other shifts and peers regarding safety, quality, productivity, staffing, equipment, and continuous improvement activities
• Act as the first point of contact for team leaders in the escalation process of problems/concerns
• Communicate AdvanSix Operating System principles to employees to improve their understanding and execution
• Conduct performance appraisals, both formal and informal
• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work
• Audit team leaders' standardized work to ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures
• Make departmental decisions around waiving or deviating from established procedures, considering all safety, environmental, or operational protocols and requirements
• Conduct training and audit standardized work
• Manage and adjust employee work schedules
• Establish and share best-in-class manufacturing processes
• Lead and execute 5S activities to maintain the area to standard
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by instilling Plan, Do, Check, Act methodology
• Constantly search for improvement and continually seek to eliminate waste
• Evaluate, address, and support employee suggestions and ideas for continuous improvement
• Practice rapid-problem solving processes to ensure corrective action at the appropriate level
• Execute the escalation process, as appropriate

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment
• Supervisory experience preferred

Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24/7 operation preferred
• Experience working on a rotating shift preferred
• May require working in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience working in chemical process operations preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
• Strong commitment to safety
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of Six Sigma Lean tools preferred
• Computer proficiency in ERP/Timekeeping (SAP/RF, Kronos preferred), and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and productivity goals
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a unionized environment
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement change

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $86,400 to $129,600 annually. We offer periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation
• Eligibility to purchase company stock
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with a competitive company match
• Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account eligibility
• Employer-provided short-term disability benefits
• Eligibility to purchase long-term disability benefits
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages