Production Supervisor

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Position Summary:

Oversee and assist Shift Leadersand operators, to ensure organizational commitments regarding people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations are met. Collaborate with other departments to determine, analyze, and mitigate issues within the mixing environment. Responsible for ensuring that company policy and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Accountable for resolving member conflict and fostering an environment in which members are engaged. This position will be 8-hour shift / 5 days a week schedule.\

Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:
* Provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the Mixing Team to ensure company objectives are attained regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
* Assigns work assignments to the shift leads along with mixing operators.
* Ensures plant safety procedures are followed in order to promote personal safety and the safety of others.
* Oversees, coordinates, and assists in raw material deliveries daily to ensure enough raw materials are accessible.
* Practices strong engagement with direct reports and team members including promoting diversity, sharing responsibility for success, demonstrating honesty and integrity, helping employees solve problems and showing respect.

* Engage in continuous improvement by identifying current issues, andproactively improving processes to address Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Inventory opportunities.
* Communicates pertinent information to Leads, Operators, and relevant departments.
* Provides training to Shift Leaders and Operators
* Troubleshoots mixing systems and equipment for problems and makes proper adjustments.
* Ensures the proper materials and mixes are used according to identified specifications.
* Ensures operators maintain and observe batch tolerances, process instructions, and all identified quality parameters.
* Monitors the quality of the mixing department, performs daily audits, and follows posted process standards.
* Ensures compliance regarding preventive maintenance and general maintenance as required.
* Performs safety checks on all machinery in the department and reports safety issues as needed.
* Identifies maintenance requirements and works with maintenance to repair equipment as required.
* Performs administrative duties and processes all required forms/paperwork.
* Assists Operations to ensure production schedule is followed and executed completely and on time.
* Ensures housekeeping duties are performed on the plant floor.
* Understands, supports, and follows all company policies, practices and procedures.
* Works with management team to develop and implement process improvement initiatives.
* Performs other assignments as directed.

We believe the successful candidate will have:
* High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
* Technical degree from 2-year college/university (preferred)
* 3 plus years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Minimum 1 year leadership Experience required.

Must be self-directed, motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment; Work schedule flexibility, with no advance notice, to accommodate needs of the organization.

Core Competencies:
* Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and consequences associated.

* Continuous Improvement- Ability to identify process improvements that proactively address key opportunities.
* Communication - The ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.
* Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company core values.
* Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted moral principles.
* Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal independently.
* Integrity - Complete transparency and openness. Trustworthy, forthright, and unwavering.
* Nerve - Nerve to make bold commitments, set stretch drives, and embraces change.
* Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related obstacles.
* Reliability - The trait of being dependable and accountable.
* Respect - Regard for the abilities, qualities, or achievements of peers, subordinates, and customers.
* Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a common goal.
* Teamwork - Communicating and working together to serve our organization.
* Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized processes.
* Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful circumstances while maintaining composure

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com