Operations - First Line Supervisor

Position Summary: The First Line Supervisor works to achieve operational targets and standards by directing hourly employees to complete tasks that have a direct impact on overall results within assigned job area(s). Duties and Responsibilities: · Ensure assigned tasks are achieved through supervision of direct reports · Plan and administer procedures and budgets in compliance with collective bargaining agreement · Lead and direct the workforce in problem identification, problem solving, and implementing continuous improvement measures · Engage team leaders and employees to improve department/area processes and performance · Manage overall performance within a 10-20 employee department (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.) to achieve expected standards in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost · Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, which includes protecting the environment and community · Interview, select, and provide training for team leaders and employees · Create a work environment conducive to employee morale and motivation to accomplish performance objectives · Manage performance including setting/adjusting pay rates, rewarding/recognizing, and disciplining · Communicate with team leaders daily and make decisions on issues related to productivity · Communicate daily with other shifts and peers regarding safety, quality, productivity, staffing, equipment, and continuous improvement activities · Act as the first point of contact for team leaders in escalation process of problems/concerns · Communicate AdvanSix Operating System principles to employees to improve their understanding and execution · Communicate and conduct performance appraisals, both formal and informal · Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work · Audit team leaders standardized work to ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures · Make departmental decisions around waiving or deviating established procedures, considering all safety, environmental, or operational protocols and requirements · Conduct training and audit standardized work · Manage and adjust employee work schedules · Establish and share best-in-class manufacturing processes · Lead and execute the 5S activities to maintain the area to standard · Drive a continuous improvement culture by instilling Plan, Do, Check, Act methodology · Constantly search for improvement and continually seek to eliminate waste · Evaluate, address, and support employee suggestions and ideas for continuous improvement · Practice rapid-problem solving processes to ensure corrective action at the appropriate level · Execute the escalation process, as appropriate Basic Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field preferred · 2-5 years of relevant experience, experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment preferred · Supervisory experience preferred Additional Qualifications: · Experience working in a 24/7 operation preferred · Experience working on a rotating shift preferred · May require working in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.) · Knowledge of and experience working in chemical process operations preferred · Experience working in a unionized environment preferred · Strong commitment to safety · Knowledge and demonstrated use of Six Sigma Lean tools preferred · Computer proficiency in ERP/ Timekeeping (SAP/RF, Kronos preferred), and Microsoft Office · Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills · Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude · Demonstrated leadership skills · Demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and productivity goals · Demonstrated conflict resolution skills · Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment · Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a unionized environment · Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement change