What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at W. R. Grace?
Job Description
To support Grace’s manufacturing activities, we’re always on the lookout for experienced Operations Supervisors to support our current and future staffing needs. Geographic locations include Columbia or Curtis Bay MD; Lake Charles, Norco or Baton Rouge, LA; Chicago, IL; Tyrone, PA; South Haven, MI and Pasadena, TX. As a result, we’re seeking to compile a pool of candidates. The following outlines typical skills and experiences, however, depending on the specific job opening, the requirements will adjust accordingly.
As an Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the production shift with the focus of ensuring the site meets its daily plant goals. You will coach and mentor staff that may include union and non-union employees and/or contractors while ensuring a strong safety culture is followed.
As an Operations Supervisor, your work schedule may include 8, 10 or 12-hour rotating shift schedule and include day, nights, weekend and holidays.
Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Example of Responsibilities:
Example of Required Qualifications:
Example of Preferred Qualifications:
To support Grace’s manufacturing activities, we’re always on the lookout for experienced Operations Supervisors to support our current and future staffing needs. Geographic locations include Columbia or Curtis Bay MD; Lake Charles, Norco or Baton Rouge, LA; Chicago, IL; Tyrone, PA; South Haven, MI and Pasadena, TX. As a result, we’re seeking to compile a pool of candidates. The following outlines typical skills and experiences, however, depending on the specific job opening, the requirements will adjust accordingly.
As an Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the production shift with the focus of ensuring the site meets its daily plant goals. You will coach and mentor staff that may include union and non-union employees and/or contractors while ensuring a strong safety culture is followed.
As an Operations Supervisor, your work schedule may include 8, 10 or 12-hour rotating shift schedule and include day, nights, weekend and holidays.
Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Example of Responsibilities:
- Begin each shift with Operators to set goals and expectations.
- Conduct regular area tours to engage each team member, address performance and resolve issues, ensure cleanliness and 5S of area and safety walks / inspections.
- Wrap-up the shift with the operators and conduct shift-handoff meeting with the next supervisor.
- Facilitate preliminary Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with team members.
- Manage/prioritizes schedule breaks and changes to daily work assignments and Operator accountability - coaching & performance management.
- Conduct off shift /last minute call-ins for coverage.
- Create/document maintenance work notifications.
- Identify and facilitate required work permits.
- Verify completed maintenance work orders.
- Redline Zero Energy surveys.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
- Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Example of Required Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or GED.
- 3- 7 years of experience in petro- chemical manufacturing environment to include prior supervisory experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving
Example of Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in an engineering discipline.
- Computer skills, SAP, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word and Excel), Outlook, etc.
- Familiarity with Team Guru, TEAMs, Enablon, SharePoint.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave (salaried only)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match Program
- U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
