Title: Shift Supervisor
Location: Freeport, TX
Areas: Unit 3, Unit 5, or CMP/Jumbo
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift schedule (days/nights), including weekends and holidays
Relocation AvailableFocus: Responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the chemical manufacturing unit through applying operational discipline. This role ensures that all production, environmental, safety, and quality standards are upheld while driving performance and accountability on shift, ensuring active engagement/ownership and supporting shift employees to meet plant objectives.
Shift Supervisor Essential Responsibilities:- Direct and supervise hourly operators and support staff during assigned shifts to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
- Enforce safety rules, incident reporting, lockout/tagout, and environmental compliance policies. Conduct safety toolbox talks and ensure completion of JSAs and permits.
- Monitor production processes, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate equipment malfunctions or deviations as needed.
- Assign work, approve time, and maintain proper staffing levels. Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to shift personnel.
- Act as the Incident Commander during emergencies until relieved. Coordinate immediate response to any incidents, spills, or equipment failures.
- Provide detailed shift handover reports. Communicate shift performance and issues to oncoming shifts and management.
- Document production data, update logbooks, track KPIs, and ensure accurate reporting of all shift activities.
- Support onboarding and development of operators and ensure training records are current.
- Drive continuous improvement / efficiency in line with the unit operating plan.
- Identify and recommend improvements to operating procedures, safety practices, and process controls.
Shift Supervisor Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree* in chemical engineering, process technology, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 7 years of chemical plant experience
- Prior direct supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of chemical plant operations, PSM (Process Safety Management), and environmental regulations
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in a 24/7 operation
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficient in computer systems such as DCS, SAP, Microsoft Office
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license
*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
