PAP Shift Production Supervisor

Endo Pharmaceuticals•Raleigh, NC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising PAP Chemical Operators while directing the manufacturing operation in the PAP plant. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for documentation for accurate record keeping and troubleshooting.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
10-15 years experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Must have a thorough understanding of chemical plant equipment and its proper operation.
Requires knowledge of company policies and a tactful approach to implementation. Familiarity with federal and local regulations is fundamental with regards to labor relations, plant emission control and hazardous waste handling.
Requires a conceptual view of support groups and their interaction with plant personnel.
Must possess a working knowledge of principles of supervision.
Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats.
Must be able to multi-task.
Sound decision making skills.
Must be able to perform basic math.
Strong computer skills (MS Office and E-mail).
Action Oriented, Informing, Problem Solving, Team Approach
Learning on the Fly, Conflict Management, and Documentation

Nice To Haves

Associate or Technical degree preferred.
5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the Chemical Operators to achieve goals as directed by the PAP Plant Manager.
Strictly enforces expectations as it pertains to personal protective equipment requirements for all activities performed in the PAP Plant by Chemical Operators, Maintenance Personnel, Contractors, etc.
Writes Safe Work Permits and performs Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO). This includes Hot Work permits and Confined Space Entry Permits.
Oversees the work of Chemical Operators and ensures all work is performed in accordance with company policy and procedure especially safety and regulatory requirements.
Ensures Chemical Operators, Maintenance Personnel, and Contractors keep PAP Plant clean, neat, and ordered.
Coordinates training and conducts performance appraisals of Chemical Operators.
Manages work schedule for Chemical Operators to ensure proper staffing and safe operations
Maintains complete and accurate production records, reviews and approves operating reports, time reports, incidents reports (EHS Suites entries), attendance reports, and personnel documents.
Manages PAP manufacturing operation.
Oversees troubleshooting and monitors the manufacturing process.
Manages process problems and coordinates necessary equipment repairs with Maintenance Planner.
Serves as an emergency brigade leader for the Plant site in the event of an emergency.
Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as full-face respirator, hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, goggles, boots, steel-toe shoes, gloves, chemical-resistant smocks and suits, and other personal protective equipment deemed necessary by EHS, leadership team, corporate, or safety guidelines.
Communicates current plant status to oncoming shift to ensure smooth transition
Escalates high impact events to PAP Plant Manager in a timely manner
Maintains good personnel relations and discipline to help maintain high employee morale in a non-union workforce.
Implements programs for continual development and training of Chemical Operators through formal programs and personal involvement.
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert.
Ensures that Chemical Operators are equipped with the necessary and proper tools to perform their work.
Finalizes lot production through label accounting and recording
Reports production variations as well as shift overall performance to the PAP Plant Manager. Provides Process Engineers with accurate information about process status.
Must occasionally physically assist the Chemical Operators in problem situations. These activities require moderate levels of physical stress such as climbing stairs and ladders, inspecting equipment and wearing safety equipment.
May serves as a member of various employee involvement teams and committees, such as Lean/Six Sigma, Hazmat and/or Cost Savings, to improve the workplace, increase efficiency, and improve productivity.