Poromerics Conversions Nightshift First Line Leader

Qnity•Newark, DE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Line Leader oversees operations within the Conversions production area at Qnity’s Bellevue Plant in Newark, Delaware. This 12-hour nightshift supervisor role reports to the Poromerics Backend Operations Leader and manages operators while monitoring production and quality, coordinating daily activities, and enforcing safety regulations. The leader works with production and technical teams and upper-level management to drive and optimize production. The position oversees 13 direct reports, developing and coaching employees, supporting training plans, and maintaining operating discipline. It also manages staffing and production schedules, ensures production meets quantity and quality expectations, supports troubleshooting and corrective actions, and coordinates production and maintenance activities with schedulers, coordinators, and site staff. The First Line Leader supports continuous improvement, including LEAN initiatives and waste elimination, communicates critical information between shifts and with the Area Manager, reports daily performance and uptime metrics, and supports objectives and projects across the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma and 3 years of direct leadership and manufacturing experience, or an associate or bachelor’s degree with manufacturing experience.
People leadership and coaching ability.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
Comfort and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Strong safety and quality focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CMPT manufacturing, leadership, or engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering; candidates with this background are encouraged to apply.
Ability to balance production and floor work with data, strategy, and computer work.
Teamwork and collaboration skills, including removing barriers and maintaining high standards.
Problem-solving skills.
Oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Equipment, quality, and process troubleshooting skills and mindset.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Working knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

Oversee a shift team of 13 direct reports; assess, manage, coach, and develop employees.
Partner with the Training Coordinator to develop operator training plans.
Set high standards, uphold operating discipline, and communicate business direction to direct reports.
Lead production activities and ensure staffing and manpower planning meet the production schedule.
Maintain continuous, efficient production at the required quantity and quality.
Understand and verify critical procedures and standard work for each process.
Promote a quality culture through coaching and partnership with the Quality team.
Assist technical team members with troubleshooting and process-related corrective actions.
Coordinate production schedules with Poromerics Asset Schedulers and ensure the team executes them in line with customer needs.
Coordinate maintenance work with Poromerics Activity Coordinators/Gate Keepers and ensure the team executes the maintenance plan.
Work with site maintenance and operations staff to ensure the work management process is followed efficiently.
Support and lead improvement programs and initiatives in the area, including LEAN-based competitiveness improvements and waste elimination.
Work with technical team members to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Support production and activities across all shifts within the area.
Communicate critical information to the next shift and Area Manager.
Report key metrics, including performance and uptime, daily.
Support organizational objectives and projects.