Westlake Chemical Corporation

Production – Supervisor (Continental Shift)

Westlake Chemical Corporation$99K — $121K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
  • Self-motivated and team-oriented
  • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Monitor production assets for efficiency and quality improvements
  • Recommend changes to equipment and production methods
  • Report deficiencies in equipment and systems to management
  • Record product damage and nonconformities
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Control policies
  • Communicate effectively with administrative and supervisory staff
  • Supervise hourly employees to maximize safety and efficiency
  • Encourage crew participation in plant improvement processes

Benefits

  • Opportunities for bonuses
  • Comprehensive training programs
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong emphasis on workplace safety and ethics
  • Career progression within a manufacturing environment
Full Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, this position is responsible for providing supervisory excellence to a shift of continental hourly associates in achieving Safety, Quality and Production goals.

Salary Range

$99,144-$121,176 (inclusive of bonus opportunities)

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control production assets with respect to equipment, employees and raw materials in order to continuously improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Review and recommend changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work.
  • Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to Plant Manager/Production Superintendent
  • Record and/or report product damage/nonconformities to Plant/Production Superintendent and Quality Supervisor
  • Comply with Quality Control policies and procedures
  • Participate and contribute to effective production efficiency
  • Communicate with administrative, plant and supervisory staff as required.
  • Supervise all assigned hourly employees on the shift in a manner that maximizes safety as well as product quality and quantity while maintaining efficiency and cost control
  • Apply policies, rules and collective agreement fairly and consistently.
  • Communicate with Hourly employees, as required.
  • Provide and participate in training as required.
  • Comply with divisional rules, regulations and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager/Production Superintendent
  • Participate in developing metrics to track progress and improvement efforts and work on achieving targets using said metrics.
  • Encourage crew engagement/participation in on-going plant improvement processes (JH&SC, monthly crew safety meetings, 6S projects, Continuous Improvement team and projects, etc)
  • Provide and/or participate in training, as required.
  • Apply policies, rules and collective agreement fairly and consistently
  • Create/lead positive example as relates to Westlake Code of Business Ethics and Workplace Harassment/Discrimination Policy.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Certifications

  • Three to five years related supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Self-motivated individual with well-developed organizational, time management and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environment
  •   Proficient with MS Office ( i.e. Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

About Westlake Chemical Corporation

Westlake Chemical is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals and fabricated products that enhance the daily lives of people around the planet. The tires we ride on, the plastic wrap that keeps our meats and produce fresh, the pipes that are essential to ensuring clean water, the frames that secure our windows and doors, Westlake plays a vital role in supplying the building blocks for these products and many more.

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Learn more about Westlake Chemical Corporation
Size
14,550 employees
Market Cap
$13.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$330 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$7.5 billion
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