Shift Supervisor

W. R. Grace & Co.•Chattanooga, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. Grace is looking for a Shift Supervisor to join our dynamic team. Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and, sealants and coatings for food packaging. The Shift Supervisor leads a team and ensures the safe and efficient operation of assets, equipment and processes. Ensures leadership and guidance provided to team members is aligned with mission, vision and strategy. Works with assigned team members to ensure timely operations of assets using safe work processes and procedures. The Shift Supervisor is on site in Chattanooga, TN and reports to the Operations Manager. The Supervisor's starting shift schedule is nights only rotation: Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu Week 3: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat Week 4: Sun, Wed, Thu

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years in an industrial setting or manufacturing environment
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 50 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, chemical resistant gloves/apron/suit, and respirator
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance

Nice To Haves

5+ years of manufacturing experience
2+ years chemical operations experience
2+ years of supervisory experience
Experience working in an organized and detail oriented capacity
Experience maintaining records
Experience working safely in a chemical plant environment and understanding chemical process equipment
Experience with Microsoft Office Products and SAP

Responsibilities

Supervise a crew of hourly employees assigned to a shift in the performance of a variety of operating jobs
Plan, supervise and make assignments for employees outlining work to be performed according to formalized production plan
Safety training and maintaining safe work practices in accordance with the established plant guidelines
Administration of Company’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures
Review the work performance of employees and take necessary corrective action to improve employee productivity performance
Keep informed and answers questions of employees concerning the provisions of the Labor Agreement. Endeavors to resolve any grievances which may occur
Instructs subordinates regarding work processes and methods of work performance
Notifies maintenance when prompt repairs and product changes are needed
Participates in the Plant’s ISO 9002 and Total Quality effort
Shift responsibility is especially significant when assigned to a night shift