Production Supervisor - Verdant Specialty Solutions, Inc.

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant? Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety.

About the position The Production Supervisor directs the day-to-day operational activities and manages HSSE and personnel for an assigned shift of 9-10 operators. This role works on a 12-hour shift schedule along with the operators they are supervising.

Position Responsibilities:

• Direct safe and efficient daily operations on a production shift with a strong emphasis on ensuring compliance with HSSE policies, procedures, permit systems, and safe behaviors.
• Ensure operational tasks are executed in accordance with quality standards and procedures.
• Set performance and behavior expectations for reports and conduct the appropriate intervention to reinforce and hold employees accountable to these standards.
• Assess employees’ skills and behaviors through personal and planned observations. Conduct training and coaching as needed to develop the safety culture and operational and technical knowledge of the department.
• Drive the communication and execution of the production plan on the shop floor, and solicit feedback and improvement ideas from the shift.
• Take ownership and drive improvements in the development and adherence to standard work practices and plant housekeeping performance.
• Take action to prepare the future shift for success and ensure a thorough transfer of information across shifts.
• Ensure production activities are appropriately documented in electronic inventory management systems.
• Issue work permits and enter work notifications as required for maintenance activities.
• Serve as the site Emergency Coordinator on off-shifts

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-4 year technical college degree is preferred. Will consider less with relevant experience in the chemical industry and supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience is required.
• Chemical industry and/or prior supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, and the ability to effectively interact with the hourly workforce, site management, and other departments
• Ability to develop a workforce through reward and recognition, coaching, corrective action / progressive discipline (must be able to hold people accountable).
• Possess high standards and the ability to lead a team to achieve high standards
• Ability to facilitate cooperation between employees and manage conflicts
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and react to changing priorities
• Ability to apply practical process/mechanical/engineering knowledge to assess, prioritize, and troubleshoot plant issues
• Understand basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
• Position requires the ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift that includes nights and weekends.

The salary range for this position starts at $80,000. Verdant is dedicated to offering competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
• Generous matching 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company discount programs available including discounts on gym membership and equipment, hotels, rental cars, etc.

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