Production Shift Supervisor- 3rd Shift

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

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.  #LI-TF1

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Min. Qualifications

• 5 year’s prior supervisory experience preferred or equivalent experience as a lead person or ‘step-up’
• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or plastics processing facility
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma, 5-S is strongly preferred 
• Proficient with 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

• Stand on feet for 8-12 hours
• Ability 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
   

Competencies

Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

 

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.