Production Supervisor

Location:

Bedford, VA, US, 24523

Facility: BEDFORD-5001

Department:
Bedford Plant

Division:
Global APS

Lyondell Basellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The position of Production Shift Supervisor is a team leader, coordinator, coach and mentor to a team of production operators. The Production Shift Supervisor has responsibility for the safe and successful production of all products and processes within the team and uses continuous improvement techniques to drive development in all areas of the business.

This position will oversee our night shift. Schedule will be Monday-Friday from 6pm-2am.

• Adhere to all company HSE policies and standards
• Assist in the development and support of projects that contribute to DEI, Safety, Quality, Inventory, Delivery and Profitability
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing of high fill plastics, including process modernization.
• Assign responsibilities and communication priorities in shift recap
• Coordinate production schedule with Maintenance, OTCs, Inventory Specialist, and Customer
• Enter daily shift hours and numbers. Record monthly totals when necessary
• Assist operators on production floor when necessary
• Troubleshoot processing problems
• Synch PLM and review BOMs to ensure proper products and formations are being used.
• Approve CATS Time
• Conduct interviews
• Assign correct roles and add-on tasks for new hires
• Develop S levels with team members
• Maintain employee training records and update when necessary
• Manage vacation approvals, coordinating with, when applicable, Maintenance Supervisor
• Compile the needed information for runs such as BOM, run packets and batch codes
• Optimize and sequence production schedule
• Track daily production, waste, downtime, and make recommendations for root cause analysis
• Coordinate upcoming trials by understanding customer needs, and coordinating with all departments as required.
• Daily assignments to achieve performance expectations.
• Assist operators in problem solving
• Directs routine equipment maintenance and set-up.
• Takes leadership role for training and coaching activities.
• Continuously evaluate work force and equipment capabilities and effectiveness to recommend where improvements can be made
• Perform all other duties assigned by Manager

Min. Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in supervisory role in manufacturing or plastics processing facility or equivalent experience as a lead person or “step-up”
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma, 5-S is strongly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Ability to work well with a team and independently
• Ability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed
• Ability to apply basic mathematics skills
• Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
• Possess a professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills in leading and mentoring team members
• Maintain good attendance habits missing minimal work

Preferred Qualifications

• Stand on feet for 8-12 hours
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to work in and around dusty areas
• Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing (where applicable)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required to be worn
• Ability to work in moderate noise level atmosphere
• Ability to work in an environment that is not temperature-controlled; very warm…