Production Supervisor

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Performance Materials team in Malcom, IA. The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction. These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness, and lightweight applications.

About the role

As a Production Supervisor for our Performance Materials business unit, you will gain meaningful experience leading an operations team in the production of Polyester Polyols at our Malcom, Iowa site. You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the unit and have a lead role in supporting and developing the competency base and skill set of the operators within the unit. You will supervise day-to-day operations, including managing resources assigned to the operation to ensure proper coverage, balanced workload, and effective utilization of employees to meet the production plan.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities in the department, providing technical guidance and information as to the production schedule and daily work requirements.
• Ensure that all activities carried out within your area of responsibility comply with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and reporting requirements.
• Lead operators in daily shift discussions to review safety messages, communicate work assignments, review production status & priorities, and ensure safe work permits are completed accurately as needed for maintenance to complete work safely.
• Promote operational discipline, ensuring departmental procedures are accurate and followed and that all direct reports have completed all necessary training and possess qualifications to perform the work assigned.
• Collaborate with other site personnel in implementing safety, quality, and process improvements and management of change.
• Utilize SAP to order consumables for the operation, review campaign planning, and enter maintenance work notifications to address repairs.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis, management of change, and timely completion of action items.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing within the chemical industry or a related degree.
• Self-motivated with proven leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with other departments.
• Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite software; SAP experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members.
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more).
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive.
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens.
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more.

Schedule

Straight Monday to Friday day shift.