Front Line Supervisor - Drying

ZEON Chemicals•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Supervise shift production activities on a daily basis to ensure safe and efficient operations and production of quality products. The role includes scheduling work, monitoring equipment, solving problems, and maintaining a safe work environment. The supervisor coordinates plant emergency response activities, including working closely with and assisting outside emergency response agencies, and oversees off-shift maintenance work and outside contractors in the area. This position directs unionized team members, communicates daily production schedules to polymerization operators, guides equipment setup, troubleshoots acute maintenance problems, and supports productivity and quality improvements. The supervisor also certifies and re-certifies operators, partners with foremen in other departments, and enters payroll information into ADP. Work is performed on rotating 12-hour shifts in a large plant environment.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate detailed information to all levels of the organization.
Training and qualification in hazardous-material response at the technician level, including a 40-hour Hazmat class.
Ability to work as part of a team in a union environment and effectively lead workers in accomplishing department goals.
Basic math and chemical knowledge.
Ability to work extensively in a plant environment, including walking through the plant and climbing stairs and ladders as required.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of polymerization and the overall manufacturing process.
Previous experience as a Manufacturing Shift Supervisor or Foreman in a chemical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor adherence to plant safety procedures and work with employees at all levels to improve plant safety and 5S.
Schedule and monitor daily production.
Communicate the daily production schedule to all polymerization operators.
Directly supervise unionized team members.
Guide operators in equipment setup.
Troubleshoot acute maintenance problems and implement solutions to improve plant productivity and quality.
Certify and re-certify operators in their roles.
Partner with foremen in other departments.
Enter payroll information into the ADP system.
Coordinate plant emergency response activities, including close coordination with and assistance of outside emergency response agencies.
Oversee off-shift maintenance work and outside contractors working in the area.