Yard Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Koppers Inc. • Somerville, TX

3d

About The Position

Yard Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Job Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day production activities on 3rd shift Promote and champion Zero Harm and Zero Waste initiatives and culture across all plant operations and personnel Drive ownership and accountability among team members, motivating them to achieve production goals and maintain high standards Assist in maintaining the Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 Programs including participating in the audits Maintain knowledge of tie inventory especially as it relates to fulfilling customer orders Collaborate with operations leadership and frontline workers to drive continuous improvement Any other duties assigned by management Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in wood science, forestry or related preferred; Koppers College, Koppers Business Degree. 3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience Managerial experience in the timber industry preferred. SH&E awareness required Strong communication and organizational skills Experience with Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 programs preferred Team player Experience with Microsoft Office Products Experience in a union environment preferred Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law. Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. You can view our privacy policy here - http://www.koppers.com/pages/privacy-policy

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience
• SH&E awareness required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Team player
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in wood science, forestry or related preferred; Koppers College, Koppers Business Degree
• Managerial experience in the timber industry preferred
• Experience with Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 programs preferred
• Experience in a union environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production activities on 3rd shift
• Promote and champion Zero Harm and Zero Waste initiatives and culture across all plant operations and personnel
• Drive ownership and accountability among team members, motivating them to achieve production goals and maintain high standards
• Assist in maintaining the Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 Programs including participating in the audits
• Maintain knowledge of tie inventory especially as it relates to fulfilling customer orders
• Collaborate with operations leadership and frontline workers to drive continuous improvement
• Any other duties assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED