Production

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.

 

We are looking for

• A Production Supervisor to be in charge of the daily operations of our Alorton, IL plant

 

We count on you to

• 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

 

You can count on us for
Value for you

• This role offers a unique chance for you to become a part of the flourishing Soda Ash and Derivatives Global Business Unit. You'll play a vital role in Solvay's ambitious transformation initiative aimed at enhancing capabilities and facilitating further expansion
• As a team member, you'll enjoy significant autonomy in shaping our approach to process standardization, thinking globally, and guiding regional and local implementations. This provides ample recognition for the valuable contributions of the candidate

 

You will bring
Education and experience

• Degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical processing or manufacturing operations such as Product Inventory, and Warehousing Operations

• Experienced supervising/leading teams in a union environment

 

Technical skills

• Fluency in English is mandatory. Any other language is a plus
• SAP
• ISO requirements
• SPC
• Knowledge of statistics

 

You will get

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is  $85,000.00 to $105,000.00. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonuses and other incentives
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

 

Additional information

• Location: Alorton, IL
• Onsite work model

 

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 us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the crit