Production Supervisor

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects.

Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees in a manufacturing environment : plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

This position may be required to work night shift rotation and weekends along with being flexible to changing schedule and shift as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Supervise a group of technicians responsible for chemical production and repackaging operation for Chemical operations at ALAM.
• Drive a culture of Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time with their actions and their words on a daily basis.
• Responsible for planning and assigning work.
• Responsible for implementing policies and procedures.
• Responsible for recommending improvements in safety, production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
• Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, and productivity) and increase subordinates' skills and capabilities.
• Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Make employment decisions. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Maintain proper inventory levels- both product and raw materials and manufacturing supplies.
• Manage department priorities; including training programs necessary for meeting plant schedules. Oversee the training of new personnel on production systems and functional cross-training.
• Resolve non-conformance issues relating to Operations Department.
• Oversee daily production requirements of repack and formulated products.
• Oversee daily task and year scheduling for production personnel.
• Train job functions of production personnel by SOP and specifications.
• Coordinate calibration schedule of production equipment with applicable vendors and or maintenance department.
• Update and maintain standard operating procedures for production.
• Investigate root causes of contamination, troubleshooting and QIR issues.
• Review product SPC / SQC alerts, perform investigation as needed and respond with corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Facilities and Team leaders on issues and projects. Communicate between teams to share best practices.
• Provide monthly input on notable accomplishments and regular reports.
• Successfully complete all required training.
• Evaluate employees performing tasks which require qualification to assess competency and to assure that employees can perform tasks safely and correctly.
• Assure that : employees do not work unsupervised until their training and qualification process is complete; Pre-Startup Safety Reviews are performed and Safe Work Permits are used where required;

plant documentation, including SOPs and master plant drawings are kept current and are available to employees.

Actively participate on ALAM’s emergency response (ER) team.

Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
• Strong problem solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities satisfactorily.
• Strong team player.
• Solid understanding of chemical processing systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping, manifolds and valves.
• Knowledge of UHP chemical characteristics and contamination control.
• Knowledge of mechanical processing systems.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Strong team leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• On call 24 / 7- nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree, Chemistry or Engineering discipline.
• Safety leadership training, or equivalent.
• Experience in an Air Liquide Supervisor role.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health.

Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.

Join us for a stimulating experience : you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!

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