Floating Compounding Supervisor

HF Sinclair•Parker Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Floating Compounding Supervisor for its Sonneborn facility in Petrolia, Pennsylvania. The role oversees daily operations in the SonneNatural, Cable, and Sulfonate production areas and assists in other compounding areas as needed. It is accountable for safe, reliable, and efficient processes that meet production goals for quality and quantity. The position works with minimal direct supervision and is responsible for maintaining consistent workflow and operational performance. The supervisor carries out assignments under the Department Superintendent, trains and supports employees, and leads team processes related to safety, health, environmental compliance, product quality, cost effectiveness, and adherence to company policies. The role supervises bargaining-unit operations employees and coordinates responses to operational, quality, safety, efficiency, and labor-relations issues. It also ensures production schedules, housekeeping, equipment care, facility upkeep, reporting, and communication of company information are handled effectively. The work takes place in a petroleum refinery and driver-based environment, with potential exposure to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, confined spaces, electrical-shock risks, and varying weather and road conditions. Long hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability may be required for scheduled maintenance, emergencies, and support. Physical demands include lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing up to 200 feet, wearing personal protective equipment, and wearing a respirator in emergencies.

Requirements

Experience in a refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other industrial environment.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, including the ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees in a team-based environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong understanding of safety practices, production processes, and quality standards.
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lead teams and coordinate across departments.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to operational issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a unionized facility.
Knowledge of high-performance work teams, continuous improvement practices, and safe operating procedures.
Additional education such as an Associate's degree, technical certification, or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, a related technical field, or Business; equivalent applicable industry experience may be considered.
Prior supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing or chemical processing.
Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily operations and assignments under the direction of the Department Superintendent.
Follow through on tasks and proactively communicate issues that may affect production or safety.
Ensure employees are trained in job duties, company work rules, operating procedures, and performance expectations.
Lead and sustain team processes focused on safety, health, environmental compliance, product quality, cost effectiveness, and company policies and procedures.
Investigate, resolve, or coordinate resources to address safety, health, environmental, product-quality, efficiency, and labor-relations issues.
Ensure production schedules are completed accurately and on time in accordance with the manufacturing plan.
Promote good housekeeping, proper equipment care, and secure, well-maintained facilities in assigned areas.
Complete and submit required departmental reports and documentation accurately and on schedule.
Communicate company updates, policies, and relevant information to employees in the work group.
Complete special assignments or tasks as directed by the supervisor.