A Manufacturing Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a manufacturing facility or plant.
This position has a dual focus that includes managing the shipping and quality functions at Orion's Orange, Texas Plant.
Responsibilities:
Shipping:
Ensure that finished products are shipped on time and according to customer specifications. Maintain accurate and timely documentation and information on shipments in SAP. Manage warehouse inventory of finished products; ensure products are maintained in saleable condition. Determine optimum workflows for packaging, storing and staging of material to minimize product handling and labor cost. Observe equipment condition to detect malfunctions; ensure that maintenance and repairs are performed in a timely manner. Maintain safe working conditions within the warehouse; ensure compliance with all safety related policies, procedures, and rules.
Quality Assurance:
Manage the Quality laboratory processes and personnel, including hiring, disciplining, performance evaluation, training, and development. Ensure that final products meet quality standards. Approve and release final products for shipment to customers. Maintain safe working conditions within the laboratory and other work areas; ensure compliance with all safety and environmental related policies, procedures, regulations, and rules. Lead the site quality management system to ensure compliance with the
ISO 9001, IATF
16949 and
RC 14001
management systems standard and complying to Orion global management system requirements. This includes planning and leading management system documentation, training, audits, and continual improvement. This also includes complying with Orion required testing procedures, metrology and standard testing compliance. Lead the plant activities in managing and completing root cause analysis and corrective action for product and system non-conformances which come from customer complaints, internal issues, supplier problems and any other sources of non-conformities. Lead the plant activities in identifying opportunities for quality improvement and engaging appropriate Orion personnel to engage in improvement activities. This includes monitoring product quality trends and compliance with established specifications and ensuring essential quality assurance measures are being completed.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree is required for this position. A degree in a technical discipline is strongly preferred; a focus on chemistry, supply chain, or engineering would be a significant advantage. Three to five years of experience in quality assurance are required; some of this experience may have been acquired at a chemical or petrochemical producer, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or oil and gas. At least three years of experience in logistics, warehousing, shipping and receiving at a chemical company or manufacturer are strongly preferred; knowledge of DOT regulations that pertain to truck and rail shipments is very helpful. Supervisory experience is strongly desired; experience in a union shop is an advantage. Advanced skills in SAP are required for success in this role, in particular proficiency with the logistics and materials management modules. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you require sponsorship to work in the US on an indefinite basis? Do you have experience in shipping/logistics at a chemical plant, refinery, or similar setting?
