Production Supervisor (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Production team, composed of 13 people, is integrated in the F Plant Production department.
• As a Production Supervisor, you will be in charge of the daily operations of our Alorton, IL plant. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the flourishing Soda Ash and Derivatives Global Business Unit and have a positive impact on Solvay's ambitious transformation initiative aimed at enhancing capabilities and facilitating further expansion.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Manage plant's supplies and finished product inventory control
  • Manage warehouse activities (packaging, loading, and shipping of all the plant products)
  • Be responsible for continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and quality through training and technology improvement
  • Help all technical areas as a resource to identify, evaluate, justify, design, install, and implement improvements to the site's equipment, production processes, and safety activities
  • Be responsible for achieving production and quality goals to meet customer’s requirements, safety, and environmental goals within the department
  • Coordinate customer service and transportation carriers to meet customer delivery schedules
  • Work with other departments within the facility to prioritize lab analysis, and maintenance activities and to meet the shipping program
  • Contribute to meeting department budget and cost control
• We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical processing or manufacturing operations such as Product Inventory, and Warehousing Operations.
• Competencies:
  • Experienced supervising/leading teams in a union environment
  • Fluency in English is mandatory. Any other language is a plus
  • SAP
  • ISO requirements
  • SPC
  • Knowledge of statistics

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the U.S. base pay reasonably expected for this role is $85,000.00 to $105,000.00, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
   

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let