Production Shift Supervisor

Production Shift Supervisor - Williamsport, PAArxada is a global specialty chemicals business that's committed to solving the world's toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers' ecological footprint.Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.Arxada is looking for a Production Shift Supervisor supporting our Production Units located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day manufacturing activities to meet Safety, Quality, and production requirements in a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner. Guide development and provide leadership for shift employees. Provide management representation on off-shifts, acting as caretaker for the entire plant. Coordinate LERT efforts during emergency situations.Essential Job Functions:Lead housekeeping inspections and ensure high standards.Lead EHS initiatives (e.g. Inspections, Safety observation program, SOAR cards, updating standard operation procedures, carrying out risk assessments etc).Issuing and ensuring compliance with the permit to work system.Quality / GMP Compliance: Enforcement, Coaching and Training. Resolve identified issues.Help close GMP gaps identified either from internal or external auditing.Support for customer complaints and First Time Quality - investigation and resolution.Coordinate all maintenance activities - call-in procedure, scheduling repairs and safe work permit issue.Ensure daily production schedule is met.Ensure work force headcount is aligned to meet the workload - to cover absence, holidays or additional working.Performance management - ensure compliance with relevant Company policy and procedure taking appropriate action if / when required.Oversee new hire training plus ongoing training / competence of existing employees.Qualifications & Experience:HS Diploma or equivalent required.5-10 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.Provide oversight to employees in the production process areas. Ensure employees are properly trained and complete work safely.Computer skills, interpersonal skills are a must.Must pass pulmonary and full face respiratory fit testing requirements including any other medical and physical requirements such as the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting 50 pounds and climbing and working on elevated platforms.Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.US01

Created: 2024-10-26