Production Foreman

LANXESS • Smith Township, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Production Foreman, for the Inorganic Pigments Business Unit (IPG), leading daily operations to ensure safe, efficient and reliable plant performance. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll support personnel and maintain high safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science or a closely related field.
• 5 -10 years of relevant experience.
• Mechanical skills with ability to make minor fixes on equipment.
• Practical electrical knowledge.
• Current computer skills.
• This is an ON-SITE position located at the Starpointe Plant in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience a plus.
• Prior experience using SAP and Microsoft programs is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Blending Operations.
• Assign operating personnel to ensure that customer demands and HSEQ requirements are met through Lead Operators.
• Assist in training of operators and verify effectiveness of training.
• Assist Production Planner in utilizing the equipment efficiently to adhere to the production schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including regularly scheduled PM's.
• In the occurrence that the equipment cannot be repaired contact vendor and coordinate scheduled repair times.
• Asssume responsibility for snow removal and winter maintenance of the facility.
• Backup responsibility for security and related matters 24/7 for facility.

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree