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W. R. Grace Shift Supervisor in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Shift Supervisor
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Date:Apr 20, 2024
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 22971
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
The Chattanooga, TN location is looking for a Shift Supervisor to join our dynamic team. The site is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and, sealants and coatings for food packaging. The site is currently accepting resumes for the Shift Supervisor position.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supervising a crew of hourly employees assigned to a shift in the performance of a variety of operating jobs
Shift responsibility is especially significant when assigned to a night shift
Plans, supervises and makes assignments to employees outlining the work to be performed according to formalized production plan
Responsible for safety training and maintaining safe work practices in accordance with the established plant guidelines
Responsible for the administration of Company’s EHS policies and procedures
Reviews the work performance of employees and takes necessary corrective action to improve employee productivity performance
Keeps informed and answers questions of employees concerning the provisions of the Labor Agreement. Endeavors to resolve any grievances which may occur
Instructs subordinates regarding work processes and methods of work performance
Supervises shift maintenance to make prompt repairs and product changes
Participates in the Plant’s ISO 9002 and Total Quality effort
Physical Requirements and Environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels within the organization
Organized and detail oriented, particularly with regard to maintaining records
Ability to work safely in a chemical plant environment and understand chemical process equipment
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of manufacturing experience with two years of supervisory experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and SAP
Two years chemical operations experience
Benefits
Other Compensation
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nearest Major Market:Chattanooga
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