Production Supervisor

Celanese International Corporation•Richmond, VA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor for the Slitting and Finishing Area is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the slitting and finishing processes. This role provides direct supervision to hourly Process Experts, ensures achievement of safety, quality, production, reliability, and efficiency targets, and drives continuous improvement through strong leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience preferred
Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and production processes, preferably in slitting film

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to coach and engage hourly employees
Experience with slitting, finishing, or converting operations preferred
Familiarity with TPM, OPEX, Lean, or Six Sigma principles
Adjusts to varying demands; Deals effectively with new and different situations; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Demonstrates drive and energy to excel; Has perseverance and focus in the face of obstacles; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Measures self against standard of excellence
Maintains effective work performance under certain, unstructured and challenging conditions

Responsibilities

Lead by example in enforcing all safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices
Conduct regular safety observations, inspection, and toolbox SQRE ( Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Employee Engagemen ) talks
Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company standards
Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; implement corrective actions
Plan and execute daily production activities to meet schedule and customer requirements
Ensure proper setup, operation, and changeover of slitting equipment
Monitor production rates, downtime, and yields; take corrective action as needed
Coordinate with Scheduling, Logistics, and Maintenance to minimize disruptions
Directly supervise, coach, and develop hourly operators. training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.
Conduct shift start‑up meetings, daily huddles, and effective shift handovers
Support training, qualification, and cross‑training of employees
Address performance, attendance, and behavioral issues in alignment with HR and labor agreements and in a respectful manner.
Address complaints, resolve problems, and remove roadblocks, directly impacting employee morale.
Identify and escalate chronic equipment and process losses
Support MttC (Move to the Core) activities, including SQRE board meeting, discussing the risk of the day and identify measures to address the risks
Participating in 5S, and OPEX initiatives
Drive and sustain improvements using standard problem‑solving tools
Move to the Core Management and Accountability:
Maintain and utilize the SQRE board to manage daily performance
Ensure issues are clearly identified, tracked, and closed with owners and due dates
Escalate issues appropriately and follow up on commitments