Shift Supervisor - LLDPE

Formosa Plastics • Point Comfort, TX

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About The Position

The Shift Supervisor position is directly in charge of how an LLDPE Shift operates and performs to the standards set. The position is to see the unit operate in a safe manner and meet the Safety/Environment compliance regulations and stipulations. Ensure production goals are met and quality standards are maintained. Oversee that all operators are updated on Company Policy, and Process Knowledge.

Requirements

• A minimum of (5) years’ experience in Chemical/Petrochemical Operations as a Chemical Operator (Polyethylene plant operation experience preferred)
• Must have a good working knowledge of the LLDPE fluidized bed technology process.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the LLDPE reaction area DCS.
• Must be able to understand critical lab result data as it pertains to process control points and environmental control points in the LLDPE fluidized bed technology process.
• Must be familiar with all LLDPE operation SOP's.
• Must be familiar with how to implement all environmental health and safety procedures that pertain to LLDPE operations.
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
• 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.
• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and Lead: Assign the operators to their areas of responsibility weekly. Coordinate unit jobs with mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance department. Monitor their work tasks daily by review of the log sheets and checklist. Handle any conflicts whether operational or personal that develops. Be clear and precise on the communications to your employee. Obtain feedback to ensure Operator understands the communication. Have the ability to make timely decisions as pertain to matter of the employees.
• Operations: Assess the Operations of the plant by review of the log sheets, logbook notes, and DCS readings. Attend the Monday-Friday Daily Operations meeting with Management staff. Make decisions and actions to the plant operations to ensure continually good environmental and safety practices. Environment, health and safety is a priority in decision over operation rate. Be able to take proper operational step during Nights and weekend should situations arise. Stay up to date on 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 abnormal. Flag abnormals and relay them to the Operation Staff people (Day Supervisors / Managers). Use the logbook to communicate abnormals. 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 LITMOS 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.
• Cost Control: Supervise quality goals and specs. Interpret product sample data and adjust comonomer and/or additives to minimize wide spec material. Monitor production schedule and manage product silo space.
• THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
• FlexTime Available
• Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED