Shift Supervisor - Production

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates amounts of raw materials required for operations, based on production schedules
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspects and measures products to verify conformance to specifications
• Directs workers in adjusting operations and equipment to ensure products meet customer standards
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or work crew
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems
• Maintains time and production records
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
• Supervises operators while on shift, monitoring safety and environmental compliance
• Maintains 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.
• Provides written/verbal communication to operators when necessary
• Initiates/monitors operator training as needed, including new and refresher training
• Writes maintenance work orders to repair equipment when needed
• Ensures product integrity by taking action to correct abnormal situations which affect product quality
• Led interactive safety program and encourages 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) preferred
• 2 – 5 years manufacturing experience and strong operational background
• Authorization to work permanently in the US
• Proficiency with Windows based software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to research/resolve problems or issues in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues or problems on a day-to-day basis
• 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

Compensation

• Salary Range $115,000 - $126,000
• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets
• The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets
• Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset
• Westlake is a total compensation company
• Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits)