What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Air Liquide USA LLC?
The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies - from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells - even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees in a manufacturing environment: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. This position may be required to work night shift rotation and weekends along with being flexible to changing schedule and shift as needed.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supervise group of technicians responsible for chemical production and repackaging operation for Chemical operations at ALAM
Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis
Responsible for planning and assigning work
Responsible for implementing policies and procedures
Responsible for recommending improvements in safety, production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions
Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, and productivity) and increase subordinates' skills and capabilities.
Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
Balances quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas.
Maintains proper inventory levels- both product and raw materials and manufacturing supplies.
Manages department priorities; including training programs necessary for meeting plant schedules. Oversee the training of new personnel on production systems and functional cross-training
Resolves non-conformance issues relating to Operations Department
Is responsible for all other duties as assigned
Oversee daily production requirements of repack and formulated products
Oversee daily task and year scheduling for production personnel
Train job functions of production personnel by SOP and specifications
Coordinate calibration schedule of production equipment with applicable vendors and or maintenance department
Update and maintain standard operating procedures for production
Investigate root causes of contamination, troubleshooting and QIR issues
Review product SPC/SQC alerts, perform investigation as needed and respond with corrective and preventive actions
Coordinate with Facilities and Team leaders on issues and projects. Communicate between teams to share best practices
Provide monthly input on notable accomplishments and regular reports
Successfully complete all required training
Evaluates employees performing tasks which require qualification to assess competency and to assure that employees can perform task safely and correctly.
Assures that: employees do not work unsupervised until their training and qualification process is complete; Pre-Startup Safety Reviews are performed and Safe Work Permits are used where required: plant documentation, including SOPs and master plant drawings are kept current and are available to employees
Actively participate on ALAM's emergency response (ER) team
High School Diploma or GED required
2 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment
Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
Strong problem solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities satisfactorily
Strong team player
Solid understanding of chemical processing systems
Knowledge of mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping, manifolds and valves
Knowledge of UHP chemical characteristics and contamination control
Knowledge of mechanical processing systems
Computer literate in MS Office
Strong team leadership, communication and organizational skills
On call 24/7- nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required
Preferred Qualifications
College Degree, Chemistry or Engineering discipline
Safety leadership training, or equivalent
Experience in an Air Liquide Supervisor role
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
