MPP Shift Supervisor

Danville, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 65000 - 70000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Environmental Compliance:

Enforce and promote a strong safety culture including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Oversee and ensure compliance with all safety protocols such as PSM Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space procedures.
Conduct safety meetings toolbox talks and incident investigations.
Ensure all environmental regulations are followed and report any incidents or releases to management.
Assume the role of Incident Commander during emergencies.

Operational Leadership:

Direct and coordinate daily production activities to meet shift targets for output quality and efficiency.
Troubleshoot process upsets equipment failures and other production issues to minimize downtime.
Monitor process equipment and control systems to ensure operation within established parameters.
Coordinate with other departments such as Maintenance and Quality Control to facilitate plant operations.
Plan and prepare for upcoming production runs including staging raw materials and verifying equipment readiness.

Team Development and Culture:

Manage and provide leadership to a team of chemical operators.
Train new employees on standard operating procedures (SOPs) safety guidelines and equipment use.
Conduct performance evaluations coach employees for development and administer disciplinary action when necessary.
Manage employee scheduling attendance and overtime.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Quality Control:

Monitor product quality and ensure all finished products meet customer specifications.
Oversee the sampling and analysis of chemicals and raw materials.
Initiate and follow up on corrective actions to address quality non-conformities.
Maintain accurate and legible production logs reports and documentation.

Administrative Duties:

Communicate shift activities and performance in a detailed and accurate shift turnover log.
Utilize plant software such as SAP to manage work orders material usage and production schedules.
Contribute to and support continuous improvement efforts across the site.

Qualifications:

Typically 3-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is required.
Proven supervisory experience leading and directing a production team is often preferred.
In-depth knowledge safety standards and environmental regulations.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to find solutions in the field.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities including team building coaching and conflict resolution.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Responsibilities:Safety and Environmental Compliance:Enforce and promote a strong safety culture including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Oversee and ensure compliance with all safety protocols such as PSM Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space procedures.Conduct safet...