Operations - First Line Supervisor - Hopewell

AvanSix•Hopewell, VA

About The Position

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). Duties and 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 the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost · Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, which includes 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 escalation process of problems/concerns · Communicate AdvanSix Operating System principles to employees to improve their understanding and execution · Communicate and 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 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 the 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, experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Strong commitment to safety
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

Nice To Haves

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
Knowledge and demonstrated use of Six Sigma Lean tools preferred

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 the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, which includes 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 escalation process of problems/concerns
Communicate AdvanSix Operating System principles to employees to improve their understanding and execution
Communicate and 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 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 the 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