Production Superintendent

Hexion•Springfield, OR

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Superintendent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production at Hexion’s Springfield, Oregon plant. The position leads and directs the workforce; recruits and trains employees; improves process efficiency; coordinates process and project engineering; and implements company policies and programs as directed by the Site Leader. The Superintendent must be able to act as the Springfield Site Leader in that person’s absence and interface with regulators and government agencies as required. The role oversees plant safety, quality, environmental compliance, maintenance coordination, productivity and cost improvement, and people leadership. It manages 3–4 Production Supervisors and aligns their goals and daily work with short- and long-range site objectives. The position also supports emergency response and may require travel in North America of less than 10%. This is a safety-sensitive site role with fit-for-duty and fitness-compatible requirements.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing facility; chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.
Previous supervision experience, including management of direct and indirect reports.
Experience coordinating Operations with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and other centers of excellence in a multidisciplinary environment.
Experience with inventory management.
Experience with ISO or similar quality management systems.
Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and communication capabilities.
Excellent computer literacy, particularly with Excel.
Flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
Ability to coordinate emergency situations.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Willingness to travel in North America less than 10%.
College degree in engineering or a technical discipline; significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must be at least 18 years of age and submit an employment application through the company career site.
Employment offer is conditional on successful drug testing and background investigation, with possible additional periodic background checks as required by applicable regulations.
Ability to wear full- and half-face respirators and work in all weather conditions.
Ability to walk, sit, climb, lift, balance, kneel, reach, handle objects, demonstrate dexterity, talk, hear, and see; ability to handle weights up to 55 pounds and distinguish colors.
Ability to understand words, ideas, instructions, and underlying principles; perform arithmetic quickly and accurately; and demonstrate eye-hand coordination.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, motivate a team, and implement change.
Ability to accept responsibility, remain calm and perform duties under stress, work precisely, and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve plant operating guides and ensure employees receive sufficient training to understand them.
Emphasize safety in daily interactions and ensure compliance with the Hexion Safety Manual.
Oversee and review incident investigations, process hazard analyses, operator certification check sheets, and annual procedure reviews; support and lead safety investigations.
Coordinate operations to maintain Hexion quality programs and help maintain ISO and Responsible Care certificates.
Investigate quality problems and take action to prevent recurrence; use structured problem-solving, analytical tools, and teamwork to improve production unit performance.
Ensure production complies with environmental regulations and Hexion policies and procedures.
Interact with the community and regulatory agencies on environmental issues, provide technical expertise to emergency responders, identify environmental improvement opportunities, and promptly report environmental incidents.
Coordinate operations with the plant maintenance program and maintenance leadership; ensure work orders are issued as appropriate and equipment preventive maintenance is completed as required.
Investigate maintenance problems and take action to prevent recurrence; use structured problem-solving to improve reliability and unit performance.
Ensure and authorize plant shutdowns as required.
Identify and implement expense-reduction opportunities and cost-saving projects or procedures.
Prioritize operational needs and objectives for the Site Leader, Engineering, Maintenance, and other corporate resources.
Develop operating improvements to minimize waste and downtime; complete inventory reporting and maintain inventory levels to meet objectives.
Use Lean Six Sigma tools and processes to optimize production flow and cost.
Work with Product Engineering, Authors, Quality, and Continuous Improvement personnel to improve cycle times, batch performance, and yields.
Manage Operations Associate overtime and production schedules to ensure qualified employees are available while minimizing costs.
Ensure Operations compliance with Hexion policies; identify training needs and provide required training.
Manage Operations Progression and Cross Training programs and structure Operations crews to balance skills.
Facilitate Operations employee involvement in team activities; lead hiring of hourly production employees; recognize good performance and provide corrective feedback as needed.
Manage 3–4 Production Supervisors, align their goals and day-to-day work with site objectives, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
Act as Springfield Site Leader in the Site Leader’s absence and coordinate emergency situations.