Production Shift Supervisor

LyondellBasell North America•Perrysburg, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LyondellBasell is seeking a Production Supervisor for its plant in Perrysburg, Ohio. The role is a team leader, coordinator, coach, and mentor to production operators, with responsibility for safe and successful production across the team’s products and processes. The supervisor uses continuous improvement techniques to develop all areas of the business. The position oversees production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery expectations. It coordinates personnel, production schedules, equipment, training, and cross-functional priorities while promoting employee engagement, teamwork, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S practices.

Requirements

At least 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing facility.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively both on a team and independently.
Effective problem-solving ability.
Ability to work off shift or on short notice as needed.
Ability to apply basic mathematics skills.
Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills for leading and mentoring team members.
Good attendance habits and minimal missed work.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Ability to stand for 8–12 hours.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Ability to work with fiberglass and other potentially hazardous materials.
Willingness and ability to comply with respiratory fit testing where applicable.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in a moderately noisy atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Implement and reinforce safety requirements and participate in safety activities, including GoalZERO, Operational Excellence Standards, safety talks, behavioral-based safety observations, and audits.
Supervise operations to ensure products meet established quality requirements, including product integrity and order documentation.
Direct personnel actions, including performance management and disciplinary actions, and provide related feedback to the Operations Manager.
Use weekly production schedules to set manufacturing priorities and make daily assignments that meet performance expectations.
Assist operators with problem solving and exercise judgment in resolving operational issues.
Direct routine equipment maintenance and setup.
Lead training, coaching, and continuous improvement activities.
Support and sustain Lean Manufacturing and 5S through standard work, workplace organization, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Promote teamwork, employee engagement, and ownership of tasks.
Ensure effective use of time and equipment by self-managed work teams.
Ensure product quality standards and production deadlines are met while maintaining cost-effective, high-standard production.
Evaluate workforce and equipment capabilities and effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Work with leadership to ensure company policies are executed.
Partner with Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, Planning, and Logistics to coordinate priorities and resolve operational issues.
Communicate operational status effectively to operations management.
Encourage teams to meet individual and team goals.
Maintain time and attendance records.
Promote a clean work environment and high housekeeping standards.