Shift Team Lead

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: 

Shift Team Lead-3rd Shift 10:00-6:00AM

• Responsible for ensuring performance to established safety, quality, cost and productivity standards and best practices through engagement and involvement of Production employees.
• Must be supervising production employees and productions lines.
• In addition, they will lead the continuous improvement process to optimize safety, quality and productivity within defined manufacturing system and process limits through Area Improvement Teams and other best practice approaches.

We count on you for:

• The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for managing plant employee relations, enforcing rules and policies consistently.
• Coordinating the workforce to meet the production schedule.
• Ensure that products produced meet our quality requirements.
• Work on projects to improve safety and productivity throughout the plant.
• Supervise and Support Production
• Employee Safety
• Resource Management
• Develop and Mentor Employees
• Customer Support
• Internal coordination of activities and communication between departments
• Internal/External customer support
• Ensure all work is to be performed in accordance with the Responsible Care EMS -Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)  

• Intervene and take appropriate actions on any non-conformance, possible non-conformance, or concerns affecting 1) compliance with any known legal, regulatory or company requirement.
• Safety, Health, Environment & Security (HSE&; S) policies, procedures, or other management system requirements, and/or 3) expectations or needs of other interested parties, and communicate it using the appropriate company process.  

• Ensure the HSE, Responsible Care management Systems requirements are integrated into their organization’s business structure and processes and achieve intended outcomes. 
• Promote an observable culture of process safety, product safety/stewardship and customer service within their organizational control. 
• When requested, participate in development, communication, and implementation of HSE&; S and Responsible Care programs. 
• Communicate and follow up as required on any HSE&S concerns, incidents, nearmisses, or opportunities for improvement using the appropriate company process. 
• When requested, lead, participate and/or provide resources for Employee Safety Committee (ASC), Safety Meetings, Incident/Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Startup Review (PSSR), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and other related HSE& S, process safety, and customer service activities. 

• You must follow all MSOP & Plant Safety Rules. Use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE required in this area are KEVLAR GLOVES, LATEX GLOVES, FULL FACE RESPIRATOR, HALF FACE RESPIRATOR, DUST MASKS, & EAR PLUGS. TYVEK Suits are also available for PROTECTION.
• Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

You will bring:

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required
• 5 years of experience
• BS (Engineering, Mechanical) Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
• satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have a high degree of safety awareness.
• Able to manage within a union environment.
• Able to interact with both hourly and salaried employees.
• Ability to assign priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be a self-starter w/excellent communication skill
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong planning/organization skills
• Strong internal and external customer focus
• Action oriented
• Safety-process focused leadership
• 5+ years in manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate in MS Window applications and SAP system
• Professionalism-mutual respect-role model for others to follow
• Knowledge and skill in materials management and inventory control
• methods/procedures.
• Knowledge and skill in procurement policies and shipping and receiving practices.
• Experience in operating forklift

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $78,800- $98,500 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 

Additional Information:

• Will be responsible supervising 15-20 production employees.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a union environment 

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.