Production First Line Supervisor

Production First Line Supervisor

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Creating essential chemistry that the world needs

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering trusted chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Production First Line Supervisor to join our growing team. This position will be available at the La Porte Plant in La Porte, Texas and report directly to the Operations Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains standards in the areas of housekeeping, safety, attendance, operational discipline, standard operating procedures/conditions, and process safety management.
• Interface with Production Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance FLS, Planning Groups, Manufacturing Technical Engineers etc. on priorities and needs to ensure effective execution of work and attainment of Production Schedule and Daily Production Needs.
• Coordinate equipment readiness for maintenance activities as per published schedule; including equipment cleanliness, decontamination, lock-outs, and general work permits following established site policies.
• Complete required documentation, such as checklists, shift notes, audits, special permitting for high hazard work, such as confined space entry.
• Ensure employees follow established Maintenance Work Management Process; especially, early work identification and creation of work notifications to the proper SAP level with adequate descriptions.
• Responsible for responding to and investigating personnel, operational safety and environmental incidents.
• Performs audits and drives area improvements at the shift level
• Evaluates employee performance and works to strengthen work team capabilities to include both technical and soft skills.
• Effectively communicate and implement site directions and messages to team ensuring the work alignment is clear.
• Serve as Incident Commander for emergency response situations.
• Works multiple successive days during critical business need times such as during a turn-around
• Ensures compliance with the collective bargaining agreement in dealings with bargaining unit members
• Coordinate weekly and daily work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
• Solicits maintenance assistance during off-hours when needed to optimize operational effectiveness

The following is required for this role:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
• Prior process manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of High Hazard chemical operations and safety.
• Aptitude for leading and developing others.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written.
• Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as business needs require.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Manufacturing experience in PSM-covered High Hazard Processes preferred.
• Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
• Fuming acid production and handling experience
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing principles and implementation of production systems
• PSM Training
• Leadership development
• Operations, scheduling, and planning experiences
• SAP / APO / BW (or equivalent)

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$90,091.00 - $140,767.00

Chemours Level:

24

Annual Bonus Target:

6%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."