
First Line Supervisor
- Buffalo, NY
- $63,000-99,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with EHS policies and practices.
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are developed and followed for all operational processes.
- Ensure maintenance activities are properly turned over and permits prepared
- Act as the incident commander in the event of a plant emergency.
- Model behaviors that demonstrate a high regard for the safety and health of individuals at the site as well as the environment.
- Supervise direct labor by the following: Assign work, train employees, counsel, advise, re-instruct and discipline, approve vacations and other time off, recommend disciplinary actions, recommend formal training, recognize, and reinforce positive behavior and outstanding performance.
- Communicate and effectively motivate the shift to meet plant safety, quality, and production goals.
- Assures that process and equipment are operated to produce quality and quantity of required product according to plan.
- Assist Operators with troubleshooting and pull in Engineering/other assistance when needed.
- Assures materials, supplies and personnel resources are on hand for process continuity.
- Builds learning and improving team culture with adoption of 5-why’s/RCA methods.
- Ensure required activities in their focus area are carried out with appropriate documentation (MOC’s, SOP’s, files, etc.).
- Meet commitments for timelines and completeness of all documentation including operational reports, timecard approval, personnel records etc.
- Demonstrating leadership in accordance with our Core Values
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
- 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience in a supervisory role or Bachelor of Science in Engineering-related program or equivalent experience required.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel