Production Supervisor

Dover Chemical Corp • Hammond, IN

28d

About The Position

Dover Chemical Corporation, (DCC) is a leading producer of specialty chemicals including alkylphenols, chlorinated paraffins, polymer additives, liquid and solid antioxidants (including organophosphites), and flame retardants, additives for water‐based and oil‐based metalworking fluids and drilling fluid additives. We provide chemical specialty products, specifically chemical additives, to our customers around the world who make products that are useful in everyday life. Our products help to improve a wide variety of materials, including fuels, metal‐working materials, and polymers for use in industrial and household applications.

SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising all related operational functions for the site, either mainly or exclusively on off-shifts. These responsibilities included but are not limited to direction and performance of the department hourly production workforce, conformance to all regulatory compliance, enforcement of safety, health, environmental, policies & procedures; work rules; operating procedures; quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

• Practical supervisory/leadership experience is preferred.
• 5 years or more of manufacturing industry experience with a strong working knowledge of all elements of manufacturing systems (preferably in a chemical facility).
• Experience with batch operations is desirable.
• Experience working at a PSM site is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Proven experience and effectiveness supervising union hourly work force a plus.

Responsibilities

• supervising all related operational functions for the site, either mainly or exclusively on off-shifts
• direction and performance of the department hourly production workforce
• conformance to all regulatory compliance
• enforcement of safety, health, environmental, policies & procedures; work rules; operating procedures; quality and manufacturing efficiency

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental
• Company paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan through Fidelity –which you can participate in when eligible.
• You can enroll and start contributing to the 401(k) plan in the first month after you are hired.
• You will be eligible for the Company matching funds (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2% you contribute) on the first day of the quarter after you have completed three (3) months of service.
• Paid vacation
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees