Shipping Day Supervisor (South)

Westlake•Lake Charles, LA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment, working together to enhance peoples' lives through products and presence in the communities in which they operate. Westlake is seeking world-class talent to join their team as a Shipping Day Supervisor in Lake Charles, LA. Westlake Chemical is a chemistry company that responsibly harnesses applied chemistry to solve common problems, improve everyday life, and drive human progress. Blending a strong, downstream building products business with core materials capabilities, Westlake Chemical delivers life-enhancing benefits. Their chemical products are found in high performance plastics, pulp and paper production packaging, chemical intermediates, pharmaceuticals, medical and agricultural applications, and paints, acrylics, and varnishes. With its scale and resources, Westlake Chemical is committed to being a leader in sustainable practices, a responsible environmental steward, and a force for progress.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and seven years of shipping and/or operations experience
Self-Motivated
Willing to Support and Train Personnel
Exceptional Decision-Making Ability
Great Communication Skills
Trouble-shooting Capabilities
Works well in a team environment and able to make effective decisions
Ability to Work with Other Departments in Plant (Maintenance, Traffic, Production Units, etc.)
Knowledge of Policies and Procedures
Computer Literate
Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work
A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Westlake Chemical’s EH&S rules, policies and programs
Review/keep electronic logbooks, understand Foxboro trends, and recognize critical loading/environmental parameters to ensure acceptable shipping performance
Champion Plant Safety Policies and Procedures
Strives to Keep Plant Environmentally Compliant
Demonstrate Leadership Ability
Ability to Support Management
Creating MOC’s to manage changes
Knowledgeable on DOT regulations and other regulatory compliance related to shipping material
Work with Transportation & Logistics, Customer Service, and Product Planners to coordinate loading schedules and capabilities
ISO Compliance
Handling customer concerns and complaints
Potential involvement in customer visits and assessments
Working with OMC to organize maintenance work