Team Manager, Rubber Chemicals

Description

Rubber Chemicals Team Manager

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Sauget, IL • Manufacturing & Engineering

Description

Who We Are:

Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufactures around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives.

Team Manager Role

The Flexsys America W.G. Krummrich plant (Sauget, Il) has an immediate opening for a Team Manager to support the Rubber Production Area. This is a salary position reporting to the Rubber Production Area Manager. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 based upon the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Team Manager Responsibilities:

HSES and Quality

- Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and operating permits (EPA, OSHA, EEO, etc.)

- Assumes accountability for meeting plant safety objectives including training, work permits, critical items inspections, field job observations, housekeeping, reporting hazards and issues, and working safely in job assignments.

- Actively participates in safety meetings and various other HSES programs while promoting safety through offering recommendations to other employees on working safely.

- Assists in procedure reviews, communication of Management of Changes (MOC’s), and maintains related checklists and systems o Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System

People

- Plan and direct activities of the hourly operations team to achieve safe, reliable, quality production.

- Supervise the hourly operations team and provide feedback to encourage superior performance and to correct poor performance.

- Coach employees and resolve employee issues through effective problem resolution in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

- Actively participate in training and development activities of direct reports to foster their growth and skill level.

- Tracks absenteeism and is responsible for vacation scheduling of shift personnel.

Productivity

- Coordinate and lead as necessary, troubleshooting and problem solving in the Rubber area.

- Identify maintenance requirements and process improvements opportunities.

- Serve as CMR on production related contracted tasks.

• Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by Area Manager or Plant Management.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to travel to all areas in the facility which may require walking on grating, climbing, ascending and descending stairs, and traveling long distances, as required.

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including SCBA and/or other respiratory equipment.

· Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms.

· Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.

· Ability to interpret data, information, and documents.

· Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, observe and interpret situations, use math and mathematical reasoning.

· Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.

· Ability to assist team members with equipment operations should the need arise.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required:

· Current or previous qualification as an ACL Area Operator with strong understanding of the area

· Capable of prioritizing work effectively and simultaneously meeting multiple deadlines

· High level of responsibility including excellent follow-through/follow-up skills

· Ability to direct and challenge others, manage, and resolve conflicts.

· Aptitude to explain and teach technical information to others to develop their skills.

· Strong troubleshooting skills

· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

· Continuous improvement mindset to improve efficiency of workflow and work processes.

· Adhere to Corporate policies and practices with special emphasis on The Eastman Advantage, Safety Policy, Quality Policy, Responsible Care

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000