Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Quaker Chemical Corporation

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. Position Summary: Supervises employees on an assigned shift to ensure the manufacture of products or to perform other routine tasks such as 5S work within established timing, quality and cost standards.

Requirements

B.S. Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years industrial experience in the chemical blending industry required.
Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
Background in ISO-9000.
High level of initiative and responsibility.
Good communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Lean and or six sigma training.

Responsibilities

Determines manufacturing priorities based on established weekly production schedules and makes daily assignments to specific compounders assuring raw materials are on site.
Oversees production process and flow of finished goods into the appropriate containers.
Leads the 5S and lean initiative on the production floor.
Clearly communicates production issues and schedule to all levels of the organization.
Completes end of shift reports and set-up of schedule for next shift hand off.
Interacts with the QC lab and interprets specifications to make judgments about the acceptability of production that is in process.
Implements departmental safety and EH&S programs to ensure the safety of employees working in the area.
Directs all personnel related actions including training, performance appraisal and professional development.
Collects data and reports on department metrics such as kg/man-hr and schedule compliance
Completes analysis on production issues that affect safety and quality including near miss follow up and “right first time” via root cause analysis.

Benefits

$1,500 Sign on Bonus (External candidates only)
Plant Gain Share/Quarterly
Company Provided Uniforms
Competitive bi-weekly pay
Generous annual paid time off.
401 (k) employer match.
Health care, dental and vision benefits.
Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton. All operators receive extensive on-the-job training during the first 3 months of employment.
Tuition Reimbursement