Production Shift Supervisor

Come Join an Inclusive Team

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. Some overtime or weekend work may be necessary. This position is an immediate, direct hire with competitive pay.  Offering a full benefits package that starts your first day on the job, benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health savings, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.  #LI-LL2
This position is based out of Akron, Ohio.

A Day in the Life

• Implements, complies with and encourages team members to adhere to all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all Lyondell safety related activities such as GoalZERO and Operational Excellence Standards, along with safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
• Supervises operational processes and activities to ensure all products meet all established quality requirements, including product integrity and product order documentation
• Directs all related personnel actions to include performance management and disciplinary actions
• Strong ability to troubleshoot plastic equipment and process problems
• Understands manufacturing priorities based on established weekly productions schedules and makes daily assignments to achieve performance expectations.
• Assist operators in problem solving and exercises considerable judgment.
• Directs routine equipment maintenance and set-up.
• Takes leadership role for training and coaching activities, along with continuous improvement activities.
• Promotes and maintains a team work environment.
• Ensures the effective utilization of time and equipment by all self-managed work teams
• Ensures that product quality standards and production deadlines are met
• Ensures the maintenance of cost effective and high-standard production
• Continuously evaluates work force and equipment capabilities and effectiveness to recommend where improvements can be made
• Work with managers to ensure that company policies are being executed
• Provide feedback to the Operations Manager with regards to disciplinary actions
• Effectively communicates operation status to operations management
• Encourage team to meet individual and team goals
• Promote and maintain a team environment that encourages employees to get engaged in the operation and take ownership of tasks
• Maintain time and attendance records
• Promote the importance of maintaining a clean work environment and high housekeeping standards

You Bring This Value

• 2+ years' experience in leadership role
• 1+ years' experience in plastics processing facility
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma, 5-S is strongly preferred
• Proficient with SAP, and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well with a team and independently
• Effective problem solver
• 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

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Stand on feet for 8-12 hours
• May be required to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Forklift experience a plus
• Ability to work with fiberglass among other potentially hazardous materials
• Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing (where applicable)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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 temperatures in summer months

What We Offer

Benefits starting day one:
•    Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage          
•    Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program           
•    401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%             
•    Retirement (Pension) Plan          
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
•    Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•    Vacation and Holidays
•    Educational Assistance
 
Why LyondellBasell?
•    Safety focused organization
•    Grow personally and professionally
•    Work with others to develop innovative solutions

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