Production First Line Supervisor

The Chemours Company•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking a Production First Line Supervisor to join our growing team. This position will be available at the La Porte Plant in La Porte, Texas and report directly to the Operations Manager. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
Prior process manufacturing experience
Knowledge of High Hazard chemical operations and safety.
Aptitude for leading and developing others.
Ability to communicate verbally and written.
Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in PSM-covered High Hazard Processes preferred.
Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Fuming acid production and handling experience
Experience driving Lean Manufacturing principles and implementation of production systems
PSM Training
Leadership development
Operations, scheduling, and planning experiences
SAP / APO / BW (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Maintains standards in the areas of housekeeping, safety, attendance, operational discipline, standard operating procedures/conditions, and process safety management.
Interface with Production Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance FLS , Planning Groups, Manufacturing Technical Engineers etc. on priorities and needs to ensure effective execution of work and attainment of Production Schedule and Daily Production Needs.
Coordinate equipment readiness for maintenance activities as per published schedule; including equipment cleanliness, decontamination, lock-outs, and general work permits following established site policies.
Complete required documentation, such as checklists, shift notes, audits, special permitting for high hazard work, such as confined space entry.
Ensure employees follow established Maintenance Work Management Process; especially, early work identification and creation of work notifications to the proper SAP level with adequate descriptions.
Responsible for responding to and investigating personnel, operational safety and environmental incidents.
Performs audits and drives area improvements at the shift level
Evaluates employee performance and works to strengthen work team capabilities to include both technical and soft skills.
Effectively communicate and implement site directions and messages to team ensuring the work alignment is clear.
Serve as Incident Commander for emergency response situations.
Works multiple successive days during critical business need times such as during a turn-around
Ensures compliance with the collective bargaining agreement in dealings with bargaining unit members
Coordinate weekly and daily work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
Solicits maintenance assistance during off-hours when needed to optimize operational effectiveness