Shift Supervisor - Production

Shift Supervisor 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. 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.

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 reportsSAP 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.