BHU Day Shift Supervisor

Position Overview

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals fibers and
plastics. With world-scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products
from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of our
customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with five manufacturing facilities in the
United States.

The primary purpose of the Shift Supervisor is to serve as the people leader and technical expert
for Ascends Manufacturing Unit at the Decatur Al facility. This role will have accountability to
drive the sites productivity to meet production targets in a safe manner that achieves quality
excellence.
TARGETED OUTCOMES
Lead a safe operations area utilizing Absolute Zero safety principles.
Analyze opportunities and develop plans to achieve maximum possible improvements (Entitlement)
in safety quality and operating performance.
Drive operational implementation of A2E.
Meet or exceed AOP production targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates leadership in driving Ascends zero-incident safety culture through safe work
practices and operator engagement.
Leads and is responsible for all aspects of shift operations.
Leads accountable for safety and environmental performance of area.
Drives responsibility for overall process quality which includes tracking monitoring and
communicating status of unit KPIs daily samples analysis and trends.
Assures 5-Why analysis is conducted when production and quality targets are missed.
Conducts regular reviews of results with his/her team to include a discussion of performance
against these goals and opportunities to improve.
Monitors operating conditions and ensures appropriate resources support and direction are
available to ensure process equipment and material optimization.
Performs Technical Resource function by following jobs in the area and conducting permit
inspections and audits.
Reviews and ensure accuracy of unit procedures. Ensure consistency/alignment of procedures with
plant procedures and policies.
Monitors daily sample analyses and trends direct process changes accordingly to ensure quality
operation of the
unit. Accuracy and completeness of processor generated logs records and forms needs to be tracked
daily.

Provides leadership to ensure the implementation of assigned action items: KMS safety reviews
audits housekeeping inspections and other sources as required.
Ensures that appropriate resources necessary tools and equipment are available for employees
to perform their functions.
Leads efficient and effective shift turnovers.
Establishes maintains and administers processes that ensure equitable processor and technician
resource leveling overtime allocation vacation practices and labor cost control. Manages
non-exempt payroll approval process.
Develops and communicates clearly defined roles responsibilities standards and expectations
for direct reports and ensures performance through leadership coaching development and effective
use of performance feedback processes.
Authorities to recommend for hire or termination issue corrective action and manage employee
performance. Leads in developing and maintaining a healthy pipeline of A2E projects and initiatives
by ensuring that there is robust list of projects to deliver on Safety Quality and Productivity
goals.
TEAM
Production Manager
Member of the Manufacturing organization working closely with all levels in Process Technology
Project Engineering and Process Engineering
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years experience in Chemical and/or Nylon Manufacturing with 2 years in leadership
preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of Chemical and/or Nylon processing fundamentals
Training in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing processes fundamentals
DESIRED CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or significant experience in a Chemical or Plastics
manufacturing environment
Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing processes desired

REQUIRED SKILLS
Zero safety incident focus
Proactive leadership and team-building skills with the ability to work effectively throughout
the organization in a fast-paced environment.
Total Quality focus
Problem solving conflict resolution facilitation and prioritizing skills.
A strong bias to act on facts and data driven logic to develop creative
solutions.
Strong sense of ownership and a drive to improve existing systems and processes.
Solid interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication
skills
Excellent computer skills are required including solid proficiency in MS Office
Demonstrated and strong root cause analytical and corrective action skills are a
plus.
Strong technical and operational background.
Knowledge of quality systems (ISO:9001) and requirements able to ensure consistency of
operations within the
established quality system guidelines.

At Ascend Performance Materials we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters search firms or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company our people do big things and make big decisions often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big meaningful waysall within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 66 value chain creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone everywhere every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation led by Ascend employees supports Ascend families in times of need provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesnt only apply to the marketplace it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E our continuous improvement program guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. Youll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesnt mean simply working quickly it means critical thinking creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We dont accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments sites and geography. This means you wont be boxed into a single role at Ascend you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status citizenship genetic information or other protected status under federal state or local laws.