Operations Supervisor

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Senior Production Manager, the Operations Supervisor oversees the daily swing shift operations of a chemical manufacturing facility ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise a swing shift team in performing chemical operations - wash, filter change, charge, fill, and package.
• Ensure compliance with all policies to achieve production activities and provide feedback to team members on a regular basis.
• Leadership role in process improvement and corrective actions.
• Manage supply ordering, and proper storage and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and supplies.
• Provide provisional support in the absence of other engineers and Supervisors.
• Assists Engineers to develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for addressing complex issues.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to other operators.
• Ability to accurately weigh and mix chemicals using digital scales, pumps, filtration systems and manual valves, interfacing with process control software, factory automation system (FAS).
• Complete all necessary paperwork / electronic input, documenting all work completed and in process.
• Assign & coordinate daily job assignments
• Plan, coordinate, execute chemical operator training program.
• Initiate efforts to investigate, improve, and implement actions for hands-on operational tasks.
• Maintain compliance of electronic documentation and quality systems.
• Oversee daily inspections for maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Conduct daily Production meetings for 2nd shift.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure 6S program is thriving.
• Conduct and support activities resulted from FMEAs.
• Assists management with feedback regarding performance evaluations and goal development.
• Provide a positive work environment for employees, customers and others.
• Make suggestions to management for improving this position or improving work processes.
• Work safely by observing safety rules, policies and procedures. Identify and report unsafe conditions to management.

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