Production Supervisor

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at  or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter.

Responsible for training, planning, scheduling, and directing the work of a group of hourly production workers. This will include all aspects of safety, housekeeping, production, quality, and cost control in running the areas of responsibility effectively and efficiently.

• Optimize production results, during assigned shifts, through training and instruction to operators in safe chemical operating/handling procedures, trouble shooting and correcting process difficulties and impediments in all aspects of the operation using ISO training and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate production records and reports as implemented by the appropriate site department managers.
• Ensure operator compliance with plant rules and regulations including all plant safety and housekeeping rules and handle employee discipline and employee grievances at the supervisor’s level.
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the union contract, as appropriate, and keep the plant manager advised of potential or actual labor/union related problems.
• Assure equal opportunity for all aspects of development of personnel.
• Perform routine and/or special duties, as directed, while closely monitoring and controlling quality and meeting the production requirements for all equipment in area of responsibility while maintaining close control of all overtime hours worked.
• Ensure that documentation of and that batches (WIP & FG’s) moving between departments is correct and complete, including all aspects of customer quality.
• Check and approve the timecards of subordinates.
• Assist in departmental budget preparation and expense control.
• Conduct monthly departmental safety meeting and issue minutes, conduct required safety and housekeeping tours, complete accident reports, investigations, and environmental incident reports in a timely manner.
• Handle employee coaching/discipline and grievances.
• Act as incident command for Emergency Response Team for any incidents during shift.

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising hourly production areas and personnel, in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly and professionally express thoughts and ideas.
• Flexible, change-agent individual with strong analytical, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to accomplish routine goals yet react quickly to changing plant priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong influence, collaboration and situational leadership skills are critical to the success of this person.
• Ability to become an active participant of the site Emergency Response Team and act as incident command.
• Ability to work on other shifts as needed when supervisory coverage is required.

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering or mechanical discipline.
• Supervisory experience within a Chemical or Batch environment.

Day or Night Shift, 12 hours/shift

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit…