Production Supervisor

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:
The Shift Team Leads (STL) are responsible for their teams performance to the manufacturing plan while ensuring
all HSE, quality and productivity standards are complied with on a daily basis. 

• They take corrective action when
  their team is not performing to the plan or standards are not being complied with. 
• They will actively engage in
  selected manufacturing production objectives.

We count on you for:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
1. Communicate and enforce shift performance expectations to ensure HSE compliance and quality system
requirements are met.
2. Communicate and enforce shift performance expectations and prioritize and adjust labor resources to
ensure production schedule is executed per plan
3. Ensure team members are qualified to meet expectations
4. Execute incident investigations as assigned by Production Manager
5. Participate in select Area Improvement Teams (AITs) as applicable
6. Manage front line tasks such as housekeeping inspections, handbook and other audits, satellite
accumulation, etc. and ensures HSE compliance and 5S standards are sustained
7. Act as on-site supervision on off-shifts/weekends to ensure continual plant operations
8. Training
a. All area operators have been properly trained and understand HSE, Quality, Productivity and
Continuous Improvement processes.
b. Ensure routine communication to the team on current skill evaluation and plan to progress
9. Performance:
a. Accountable for holding team members accountable for their performance, including
taking appropriate corrective action and disciplinary action if performance or behavior is
not sustained
b. Maintaining timekeeping and attendance records in Kronos and Microsoft Excel.
c. Being proactive with decision making to keep manufacturing on track as per planned
10. Goal Setting:
a. Shift goals are identified and aligned with operations Key X’s and communicated to area
operators
b. Constant communication with other Shift Team Leads, to ensure alignment with
communication to the entire team

Competencies:
 Impact and Influence
 Collaboration
 Insight
 Initiative
 Achievement Drive
 Team Leadership
 Developing Others

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, moving
mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.

You will bring:  
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or 3-5 years Solvay experience
Preferred Education and Experience
1. BS Engineering/Science Degree
2. History of roles that demonstrates successful Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Lean Improvement and
business results.
3. Leadership of continuous improvement team initiative with significant results.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,800 - 101,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

• Organizational Knowledge Areas
  1. Strong communication skills and ability to engage team members.
  2. Understanding on how to pull data from key processes, to generate improvement plan
  3. Understanding manufacturing processes
  4. Understand key operational metrics
  5. Understanding of maintenance and engineering
  6. Understanding processes to engage cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Additonal Information: 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at
any time with or without notice. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 
This is a Full Time, Exempt Level Position with hours fluctuating depending on deadlines, Overtime, Shift Work etc.
May involve rotation between 1 st , 2 nd , and/or 3 rd shift. 

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.