Shift Supervisor - HDPE II

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.


I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
This job position exists in order to optimize the utilization of physical assets and technology resources to manufacture the highest quality products in the most efficient and effective manner, reduce costs and increase operating profit. The purpose of the Shift Supervisor position is to be directly in charge of the HDPE II unit operations and performs to the standards set. To see it operates in a safe manner and meet the safety/environment compliance, stipulations and regulation. Ensure production goals are met and quality standards are maintained. Ensure all operators are kept updated on company policy, and process knowledge.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Manage and Lead: Assign the operators to their areas of responsibility weekly. Monitor their work tasks daily by review of the log sheets and checklist. Handle any conflicts, whether operational or personal, that develop. Be clear and precise in the communications to your employee. Obtain feedback to ensure the Operator understands the communication. Have the ability to make timely decisions as pertain to the matter of the employees.
Operations: Assess the Operations of the plant by review of the log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends, and DCS readings. Attend the Monday-Friday Daily Operations meeting with Management and Operations Staff. Make decisions and actions to the plant operations to ensure continued good environmental and safety practices. Environment, health, and safety are a priority in the decision over operation rate. Be able to take a proper operational step during Nights and weekends should situations arise. Stay up to date and alert on troubleshooting the process operations of the plant.
Facilitate the Fulfillment of Work Orders: Gather and collect the daily/weekly/monthly checklist. Review the checklist for abnormalities. Flag abnormalities and relay them to the Operation Staff people (Day Supervisors / Managers). Use the logbook to communicate abnormalities. Attend the daily Monday-Friday Daily Operations meeting with the Maintenance group to go over the daily Maintenance items. Bring up any additional comments.
Staff Development: Evaluate the Contractor operators from the Training and Development center. Ensure the Operators are doing their LITMOS Safety training and PRISM SOP training. Ensure the Operators are doing their Memo Read and Sign. Encourage the Operators to work together and develop teamwork. Encourage the Operators to be the best they can be and to strive for excellence and professionalism.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Operations as an Operator. PE process experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of direct job-related experience required, with a process chemical operator course preferred.


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Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance

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