Production Shift Supervisor

Job Description:

Production Shift Supervisor (Rock Hill, South Carolina)

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

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Huntsman is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Rock Hill, SC. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Job Scope

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing, organizing, and overseeing the day-to-day production of the plant.  The Production Supervisor ensures that all processes are operated in accordance with established safety, quality, and production standards.  Completes related paperwork and support duties.  Communicates with Supply Chain Department and/or the Office Manager to ensure that supplies and inventory are at appropriate levels.  Assists with other production activities as needed and evaluate production employees. 

In summary, as the Production Shift Supervisor, you will:   

The Production Supervisor will drive process improvements in both a batch and continuous processing environment.  This position is responsible for the management, coordination, planning and successful execution of the production plan, so that productivity of the company is optimized, and production targets are met in time.

• Drive the ZERO Harm Culture in the facility.
• Updates visual management boards.
• Assumes responsibility for organizing, directing, and overseeing the correct and timely completion of the various production functions.
• Assures that processes are being completed according to Company’s standards and specifications.
• Responsible for efficient use of manpower and scheduling of OT as needed.
• Completes related paperwork and reports.
• Maintains consumable stocks and purchases hoses, fittings, screens, and filter parts for the facility.
• Adheres to the production schedule based on forecasts by Plant Manager.
• Maintains plant housekeeping program.
• Ensures that established production procedures and instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and quality and safety standards are followed.
• Keeps the Production Manager informed of any significant concerns and identifies problems and provides suggestions.
• Attends all necessary meetings as required.
• Supervises, councils, trains, and develops production operators in the operation of production processes and waste-water activities.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a safe, operational, and orderly condition.
• Performs incident investigations and entry of incident information in EHS Insight database.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date information in downtime records.
• Maintains accurate Workday information for payroll.
• Maintains processes at a designated rate to produce quality products at standard cost.
• Maintains working knowledge of all active processes including analytical methods and techniques.
• Maintains good working relationships and communications with other shifts to promote continuity and efficient transfer of duties between shifts.
• Conducts monthly supervisor meetings regarding safety, process, and personnel problems.
• Submits routine work requests for process, wastewater, and safety equipment repairs.
• Submits ideas that result in improved processing techniques, equipment, and manpower utilization, and cost control.
• Ensures proper employee evaluation, disciplinary actions, and training requirements are met.
• Keeps