Shift Supervisor - Production

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY Shift Supervisors directly supervise 6 to 14 employees in the operations department. Supervisors are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of unit operators. A Shift Supervisor is responsible for 2 operating shifts. The supervisor works a rotating schedule that aligns with the operators’ four-on four-off schedule. The supervisor schedule is day shift only.

Supervisors carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Their responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, performance reviews, discipline, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job responsibilities can include all functions necessary to direct, maintain, plan and manage plant operations. Supervisors are required to interface with engineering, plant leadership, maintenance and vendors to ensure operation objectives and efficient operations are realized.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Evaluates amounts of raw materials required for operations, based on production schedules

Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met Inspects and measures products to verify conformance to specifications

Directs workers in adjusting operations and equipment to ensure products meet customer standards

Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or work crew Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems

Maintains time and production records

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

Supervises operators while on shift, monitoring safety and environmental compliance

Maintains document control for specific areas on all documents used by operations

Issues permits as needed, including Hot Work, Confined Space, Work Permits, Line Break, etc.

Provides written/verbal communication to operators when necessary

Initiates/monitors operator training as needed, including new and refresher training

Writes maintenance work orders to repair equipment when needed

Ensures product integrity by taking action to correct abnormal situations which affect product quality

Leads interactive safety program and encourages strong employee participation in Company PACE program

Publish daily production reports SAP production data entry EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Four (4) year engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical) preferred2 – 5 years manufacturing experience and strong operational background

Authorization to work permanently in the US.Proficiency with Windows based software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Ability to research/resolve problems or issues in a timely manner

Ability to work independently to resolve issues or problems on a day-to-day basis

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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