Operations Supervisor

Requisition ID: 23098  

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

Job Description

Grace is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our Chicago 71st Plant Team. This role reports to the Operations Manager and ensures a safe working environment for all employees, plan the production workflow as directed, supervise the production employees (team of 15-20) and ensure the goals of the business are met. This is a rotating night shift following the schedule below:

2 Week Schedule :

Week 1

5:45pm-6:15am Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2

5:45pm-6:15am Wednesday, Thursday

Responsibilities

• Conducts shift meetings with the operators to uphold a safe environment, review results of previous shift, set goals and expectations for next shift
• Conducts regular area tours to ensure employee engagement, address performance and resolve issues, ensure cleanliness and 5S of areas, preform safety walks / inspections
• Wraps-up the shift with the operators and leads shift-handoff meeting with the next supervisor
• Develops shift reports and communicates performance / issues in area daily meetings
• Manages breaks, daily work assignments and operator performance management
• Coordinates production staffing with operations planning
• Inputs maintenance work notifications; identifies and facilitate required work permits
• Ensures equipment is ready for maintenance work and verifies completed maintenance work orders
• Manages team member disciplinary issues, assesses capabilities, and evaluates for necessary training

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7 + years experience in a chemical or refining environment
• Experience managing teams and direct reports
• Hands on mechanical experience
• Hands on troubleshooting equipment experience 
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability 
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace 
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.