Chemical Production Supervisor at Celanese International Corporation
Parkersburg, WV 26106
About the Job
Overview
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.
Responsibilities
Pay Structure - Non -Exempt Technician
Rotating 12-hour shift - Paid Lunch
Overtime eligible if overseeing crew or prior approval
Overview
The First Line Supervisor, also known as the "Shift Specialist" or "Production Specialist" will coordinate the assigned Area Operations Shift Team. This Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all production activities are completed in a safe (EH&S Policies and Procedures) and efficient manner within their respective areas. This role will coordinate daily duties with the Celanese Chemical and Process Operator personnel. The Shift Specialist will work closely with the area Day Support team. This person must maximize production to schedule while engaging team members in continuously improving operational performance. This job will provide functional leadership to drive continuous improvement activities in the area.
The Shift Specialist is responsible for a team of 10 employees.
The role an onsite, in-person position located at: 8480 DuPont Road, Washington, WV 26101
The first line supervisor will work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
Representative Duties
Working Conditions
Equipment, Tools, and Operating Aids
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years in Industrial / Manufacturing Industry
• 3+ years Proven/Demonstrated Leadership
• Computer Skills - MS Office Suite including Power Apps
• Experience using SharePoint
• Multi-Tasking skills and experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience
PREFERRED
• Experience working in Chemical Manufacturing
• Experience handling High Hazard situations, with a full understanding of the process
• SAP experience (plant maintenance/ERP software)
• Black Belt or Green Belt - project experience or knowledge
• 5S Projects - experience
• SIS trained Safe Work Permit Trained - Including Life Critical
General Description of job duties:
Communication
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages and helps them understand and retain the message.
Coaching
Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas need to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
Decision Making
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Facilitating Change
Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Managing Conflict/Stress Tolerance
Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Quality Orientation/Customer Focus
Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Standards of Performance
Performance Focus-
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Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.
Responsibilities
Pay Structure - Non -Exempt Technician
Rotating 12-hour shift - Paid Lunch
Overtime eligible if overseeing crew or prior approval
Overview
The First Line Supervisor, also known as the "Shift Specialist" or "Production Specialist" will coordinate the assigned Area Operations Shift Team. This Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all production activities are completed in a safe (EH&S Policies and Procedures) and efficient manner within their respective areas. This role will coordinate daily duties with the Celanese Chemical and Process Operator personnel. The Shift Specialist will work closely with the area Day Support team. This person must maximize production to schedule while engaging team members in continuously improving operational performance. This job will provide functional leadership to drive continuous improvement activities in the area.
The Shift Specialist is responsible for a team of 10 employees.
The role an onsite, in-person position located at: 8480 DuPont Road, Washington, WV 26101
The first line supervisor will work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
Representative Duties
- Tickles - Weekly, Monthly, Biweekly, Bimonthly, Annual, Biannual, Quarterly
- Conduct Skill Demos
- New Operators (Shift Orientation)
- Preliminary Quality/Reliability Incident Investigations
- Shift Transitions 24/7, Plan, Schedule, Permit
- Operator Annual Reviews (Input)
- Raw Material Ordering (Expediting / Trailer Issues / Logistical Scheduling)
- OT Planning / Calling
- Manage Unscheduled Operator Absences
- Emergency Response (ECO, Incidents, AD, Fire Brigade)
- Shift Turnover (Linewalk, Lead SQRE meetings)
- Functional Guidance for Operations Contractors
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Monthly Safety Meetings
- Attend Maintenance Planning / Scheduling Meeting
- Early reporting of Pain / Fit for duty discussions with Operators
- Shift Maintenance Management
- Coordination of Utilities/Waste Management with Chemours
- Shift Performance Reporting (DI, Logs, Env reports, etc)
- Celanese - Vessel Entry / Process Interlock Bypass /Hot Work Permit
- Contractor - Vessel Entry / Process Interlock Bypass /Hot Work Permit
Working Conditions
- Role will be required to be familiar with all site procedures, area procedures, and general knowledge of process safety requirements in respective areas. Daily safety engagement will be required.
Equipment, Tools, and Operating Aids
- Interfaces with Production, Technical, Reliability Engineering, Contracting and Maintenance personnel to ensure that the manufacturing operation can meet the production schedule
- Responsible and accountable for safety of self and others working in the operations area and for the environment.
- Responsible to ensure that the work environment is maintained in accordance with all people treatment guidelines.
- Leads the safe execution of the production schedule. Ensures priorities for production/maintenance and repair functions are followed within assigned area of responsibility.
- Assist in implementation of manufacturing best practices across operations.
- Responsible for on time performance of production schedule.
- Assures all paperwork is completed and assigned in compliance with all existing procedures and regulations.
- Ensures personnel follow and practice good safety habits and housekeeping standards.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years in Industrial / Manufacturing Industry
• 3+ years Proven/Demonstrated Leadership
• Computer Skills - MS Office Suite including Power Apps
• Experience using SharePoint
• Multi-Tasking skills and experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience
PREFERRED
• Experience working in Chemical Manufacturing
• Experience handling High Hazard situations, with a full understanding of the process
• SAP experience (plant maintenance/ERP software)
• Black Belt or Green Belt - project experience or knowledge
• 5S Projects - experience
• SIS trained Safe Work Permit Trained - Including Life Critical
General Description of job duties:
Communication
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages and helps them understand and retain the message.
Coaching
Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas need to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
Decision Making
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Facilitating Change
Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Managing Conflict/Stress Tolerance
Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Quality Orientation/Customer Focus
Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Standards of Performance
- This role is accountable for Operations SHE, Yield, OEE, Cost, and Quality.
Performance Focus-
- Has a commitment to hold one self and others accountable for reaching Celanese success factors.
- Accessing multiple sources of data, information and experience to generate appropriate criteria for understanding and making decision about (complex uncertain, multidimensional, unstable, or chaotic) situations or circumstances and best meets the requirement of the defined situation.
- Continually expresses a predominant concern for creating effective relationships with others, establishing win-win partnerships, trust, and shared purpose.
- Tends to feel personal responsibility and accountability for making critical decisions about tasks, and getting the job done in a timely fashion. Understanding our customers' needs and meeting them on time.
- A system of ethics/values about what is "right" and what is "wrong".
- Consistently acting and behaving in ways that are aligned with Celanese success factors. Setting the example for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
- Previous leadership experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SAP and MES. Working knowledge of all areas of Operations Working knowledge of Operations Ancillary Equipment Burn-Off Ovens - SIS trained Safe Work Permit Trained - Including Life Critical
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