Operations Shift Supervisor - Second Shift

Lyondell Basell North America • Carpentersville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry, creating solutions for everyday sustainable living with a nearly 70-year legacy. The company focuses on enabling a more sustainable future through proprietary MoReTec recycling technology and develops high-quality, innovative products for various applications. LyondellBasell prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to addressing global challenges like plastic waste, climate action, and supporting a thriving society. The Production Shift Supervisor role is a team leader, coordinator, coach, and mentor to a team of production operators. This position holds responsibility for the safe and successful production of all products and processes within the team, utilizing continuous improvement techniques to drive development across all business areas. Some overtime or weekend work may be required. This is an immediate, direct hire position with competitive pay and a full benefits package starting on the first day. The role is based in Carpentersville, Illinois, overseeing the second shift with standard work hours from 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Extended shifts may be required to cover vacation, and weekend overtime, though rare, may also be necessary.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in plastics processing facility
• Proficient with SAP, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Ability to work well with a team and independently adjust plan as needed to meet overall plant goals.
• Effective problem solver
• Ability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed
• Ability to apply basic mathematics skills
• Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
• Possess a professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills in leading and mentoring team members

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lean Six Sigma, 5-S is preferred
• Forklift experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Implements, complies with and encourages team members to adhere to all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all Lyondell safety related activities such as GoalZERO and Operational Excellence Standards, along with safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
• Accountable for all aspects of the shift. Including but not limited to: safety, environmental, production output, minimizing scrap and off-spec product, maintaining correct paperwork and labeling for accurate material accounting.
• Is responsible for the development of operators: including interviewing, onboarding, training/coaching, and improving the training process as needed.
• Supervises operational processes and activities to ensure all products meet all established quality requirements, including product integrity and product order documentation
• Directs all related personnel actions to include performance management, promotion, time/attendance records, and disciplinary actions
• Identify equipment malfunctions and enter work notifications for maintenance to correct small issues before they escalate.
• Proactively monitor and adjust processes to ensure the units stay within defined operating limits.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot plastic equipment and process problems
• Understands manufacturing priorities based on established weekly productions schedules and allocates resources and adjusts as necessary to provide the best outcome for the site.
• Assist operators in problem solving
• Directs routine equipment cleaning, maintenance, and set-up.
• Takes leadership role for training and coaching activities, along with continuous improvement activities.
• Promotes and maintains a team work environment.
• Ensures that product quality standards and production deadlines are met
• Provides first-hand accounts on how to improve equipment and work processes.
• Effectively communicates operation status to operations management and oncoming shifts.

Benefits

• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees