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Production Superintendent
Hexion Inc.. Lead the safe and efficient operation of production at the Springfield, Oregon plant .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading production operations within an industrial manufacturing environment, emphasizing safety, compliance, and process efficiency. Proficient in managing teams, coordinating cross-functional departments, and implementing quality management systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Production Operations LeadershipISO Quality Management SystemsLean Six Sigma PrinciplesInventory ManagementSafety Compliance and Training
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Hard Skills
Process EngineeringIncident InvestigationEnvironmental ComplianceAnalytical Problem-SolvingEmergency CoordinationTechnical ExpertisePerformance AppraisalsCost-Saving Project ImplementationBatch Performance ImprovementOperator Certification
Soft Skills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFlexibilityMotivation
Tools & Technologies
SAP ERP SystemsExcelLean Manufacturing ToolsHexion Safety ManualMaintenance Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
ISO CertificationResponsible Care CertificationSafety Sensitive Site Compliance
Industry Keywords
Industrial ManufacturingChemical ManufacturingEnvironmental RegulationsIndustrial HygieneEHS Coordination
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the safe and efficient operation of production at the Springfield, Oregon plant
- Provide leadership and direction to the workforce, including recruiting and training employees
- Coordinate process efficiencies, process and project engineering, and implementation of company policies and programs
- Act as Springfield Site Leader in the Site Leader’s absence
- Interface with regulators and government agencies
- Maintain and improve plant operating guides and ensure adequate employee training
- Emphasize safety and ensure compliance with the Hexion Safety Manual
- Oversee incident investigations, process hazard analyses, operator certification check sheets, and annual procedure reviews
- Lead and support safety investigations
- Coordinate operations to maintain quality programs, ISO, and Responsible Care certifications
- Investigate quality problems and prevent recurrence using structured problem-solving techniques
- Ensure environmental regulatory and company-policy compliance
- Interact with the community and regulatory agencies on environmental issues
- Provide technical expertise to emergency responders
- Identify environmental improvement opportunities and report incidents
- Coordinate operations with the plant maintenance program
- Issue and coordinate work orders and maintenance activities
- Investigate maintenance problems and improve reliability and unit performance
- Ensure preventive maintenance and authorized plant shutdowns are completed
- Identify and implement cost-saving projects and procedures
- Prioritize operational needs for Site Leader, Engineering, Maintenance, and corporate resources
- Improve operations to minimize waste and downtime
- Complete inventory reporting and maintain appropriate inventory levels
- Use Lean Six Sigma to optimize production flow and cost
- Improve cycle times, batch performance, and yields with Product Engineering, Authors, Quality, and CI personnel
- Manage Operations Associate overtime and production schedules
- Become a subject matter expert on the overall Spray Dry process
- Ensure policy compliance and identify and provide employee training
- Manage Operations Progression and Cross Training programs
- Manage crew structure and balance crew skills
- Facilitate employee involvement in team activities
- Lead hiring of hourly production employees
- Recognize good performance and provide corrective feedback
- Manage 3–4 Production Supervisors and align their work with site objectives
- Conduct annual performance appraisals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 4 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing facility, preferably chemical manufacturing
- Previous supervision experience managing direct and indirect reports
- Experience in a multidisciplinary environment coordinating Operations with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and other COE departments
- Experience with inventory management
- Experience with ISO or similar quality management systems
- Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and communication capabilities
- Excellent computer literacy, particularly with Excel
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems beneficial
- Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene rules and regulations an asset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing demands
- Ability to coordinate emergency situations
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Willingness to travel in North America, less than 10%
- College degree in engineering or technical discipline, with significant relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree
- Safety Sensitive Site: Fit for Duty, Fitness Compatible requirement
- Ability to wear full and half face respirators
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to handle weights up to 55 lbs
- Visual acuity to distinguish colors
- Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles
- Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to motivate a team and implement change
- Ability to accept responsibility, remain calm under stress, and adapt to changing duties
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Successful completion of a drug test and background investigation required
- Authorization for periodic background checks as required by CFATS or other regulations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tools, training, and opportunities for continuous development
- Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer
- Consideration without regard to protected characteristics
- Individualized criminal-record assessment consistent with applicable law