Production Shift Supervisor - Elementis

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

The Shift Supervisor leads and manages operations for the assigned shift to meet customer requirements. Integral to the position is the safe, efficient operation of the facility while providing technical leadership for operating personnel assigned to his/her team.

Job Description

The Shift Supervisor leads and manages operations across all departments for assigned shift to meet customer requirements.

This is a rotating shift position.  Must be able to work rotating shifts which consists of Days, Evenings and Nights on a rotating basis.  This includes working weekends & Holidays when necessary.

Monitor daily build schedule and analyze efficiency rates and downtime coordinating all personnel resources available on a shift to ensure customer requirements are being met

Drive escalation effort with departments if resources not on-site are required to meet customer requirements

Ensure manufacturing operations are running effectively in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency/productivity, cost, and team member morale

Provide direction and motivation to supervisors focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and morale.

Conduct daily internal audits to ensure procedures for safety, quality, equipment, and training are being followed and all aspects of manufacturing are effective.

Ensure short and long term corrective actions are being executed according to plan.

Support management of annual plan, budget, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control.

Review and track manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) including leading problem solving for negative trends or goals not met.

Assist with generation and report out of weekly/monthly reports with targets

Participates in strategic discussions and planning sessions to help formulate cost reduction, product improvement, and problem solving activities, and supports presentation of operational performance daily/weekly/monthly.
 

Additional Job Description

• Successful candidates must have a BS ChE or experience commensurate with the role
• Minimum 10 years supervisory experience in specialty chemical manufacturing.  
• Associate degree or equivalent in chemical processing/troubleshooting is a plus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. 

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us atNA.Accomodations@elementis.com.    Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status.    EEOC Poster