Operations Supervisor
 INVISTA | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Texas, Orange | |
 Dec 07, 2024 | |
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Our INVISTA Orange, Texas site is seeking entrepreneurial, innovative leaders to join our team as an Operations Supervisor.
Our Team We are looking for an Operations Supervisor to lead a shift team by providing safe, compliant, reliable, and productive day-to-day operations. You will drive and coordinate the activities for the operations group with strong teamwork and performance expectations. You will assist in the implementation of operating initiatives and ensure that operating, reliability, and production plans are executed with operations. What You Will Do * Oversee the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient production of nylon intermediate products. * Maintain adherence to environmental standards and reporting requirements. * Foster a positive work environment and promote a strong culture of teamwork. * Lead and develop a team of approximately 12 direct reports, focusing on ownership of results, creative thinking, and economic decision-making aligned with the company's risk profile. * Ensure employees acquire the skills necessary to identify root causes and take effective actions to resolve issues. * Identify performance gaps and implement improvement plans to enhance team skills and capabilities. * Collaborate with other leaders to ensure smooth transitions between teams and shifts. * Guide the team in optimization efforts to improve product yield, reduce costs, and minimize raw material and energy usage. * Engage in proactive safety initiatives, including emergency drills and incident analysis, to prevent accidents and environmental incidents. * Develop and coordinate improvement ideas with engineering and other support teams to enhance process safety, environmental performance, and efficiency. * Utilize an operational excellence mindset to troubleshoot and solve problems. * Continuously seek and drive improvement opportunities within the team. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Proven track record in team leadership or supervisory roles OR Experience working in a chemical manufacturing or refining plant setting OR Relevant experience gained through military service * This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead * 5+ years of leadership experience in a chemical manufacturing or refining plant environment * Proficiency in advanced process troubleshooting * Demonstrated experience in leading and participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) * Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), Lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, Quality ISO 9001 standards, and team-based maintenance Physical Requirements * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, wear all required PPE, and work in various climates and conditions * This role operates on a 12-hour shift schedule and may necessitate 24/7 staffing during turnaround events, unplanned incidents, or outages * Responsible for serving as an Incident Response Leader and coordinating with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From part for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. #LI-RR1 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |