• High School Diploma required, post-secondary education in related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of front-line supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with chemical manufacturing preferred
• Computer proficiency required, oral and written communication skills
• Experience operating heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, JCB) preferred; possession of an AZ driver's license considered an asset.

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility and to change direction as necessary
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment
• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic

• Responsible for the daily supervision of all facility operations personnel, including planning and scheduling of work for all operators, assigning work tasks, and managing employee's vacation and overtime
• Provides daily leadership through example, focusing on timely communication, objective feedback, clear work instructions, and coaching for continuous improvement
• Coordinates manpower with the production schedule to ensure that training goals, including going safety training and manufacturing cross-training, are met
• Ensures that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing adherence to company policies & procedures and leading by example
• Performs daily workplace inspections, ensuring health & safety practices and procedures are being followed and that equipment and PPE are being used and in good condition, following up on actions from inspections and audits
• Works with the quality department to ensure that all quality goals are being met and assisting in troubleshooting and resolving customer manufacturing complaints
• Responsible for ensuring that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality and production records are maintained according to company policies
• Consulted in production schedule development and responsible to safely meet plant production targets, coordinating operator manpower accordingly
• Observing and documenting process performance issues, assisting in the development of SOPs to optimize performance and implementing changes
• Coordinates with the plant maintenance to ensure that all maintenance is performed safely and in a timely manner, ensuring that permitting and lock-out/tag-out policies are strictly followed
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventories, coordinating with dispatch and the Plant Manager to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, production supplies, etc.
• May be trained on various processes to function as backup vacation coverage or to assist in providing training in the future
• Have general knowledge of the lab. Being able to run PH and gravity tests.
• Run inventory reconciliations
• Track inbound railcars/empties and raw material cars
• All other duties as assigned

• The base compensation for this position ranges from $75,700 to $106,050 . Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://canada.mywebenefits.com/

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