Production Supervisor

allnex • Kalamazoo, MI

18d

About The Position

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!
Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.
You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Click here to see why we are proud of what we do in allnex!For a sneak peek into life at allnex site, don’t miss our manufacturing Operator Movie!
 Position overviewAs a Production Supervisor, you will coordinate the duties of operators on your shift. These duties include improving safety, reducing costs, improving quality, maximizing the department's effectiveness through long-term planning and project implementation, providing appropriate training and development, ensuring consistent rollout of plant policies & procedures, and maintaining open communication and positive employee relations. In this role, you will also drive continuous improvement within your team. This is a night-shift position.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Detailed, results oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written).
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and develop plans to execute to satisfy daily operational needs while maintaining focus on longer-term strategic needs.
• Proponent of continuous improvement and leading significant change efforts.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, but willing to take a hands-on approach.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to maintain composure and make sound decisions at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills and must be able to establish relationships across all levels of the organization, both internal and external to the site.
• Good Microsoft Office Knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Plant activities adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Standards, demonstrates Visible Safety Leadership through repeated Plant walkthroughs, immediately addresses any SHE issues or concerns.
• Oversees the Safety planning aspect of maintenance activities and non-routine tasks by leading Authorized Signing efforts such as Safety Work, Lockout-Tagout, Hot Work, Line Breaking, and Confined Space Entry Permitting.
• Maintains Security responsibilities as needed based on Guard Coverage; perform perimeter and facility checks as well as monitor activities of all individuals entering/leaving the premises.
• Executes Quality Assurance checks as needed based on QC Lab Coverage; conduct various laboratory analytical tests of raw materials, in-process material, and finished goods.
• Plans Employee Scheduling daily and communicates frequently with employees to review vacation requests and ensure adequate coverage of production units.
• Monitors Raw Material usage and communicates with local Raw Material Buyer and 3rd Party Railroad Service Provider to maintain adequate levels of materials for production.
• Provides coaching, and hands-on training on routine basis to employees on job-related tasks.
• Conducts tasks associated with multiple Computer Based Systems such as Work Order entry, payroll adjustments, production data entry, quality data entry, etc.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions.
• On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees