AGC Chemical Americas is hiring: Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift in Downingtow

AGC Chemicals Americas is a global subsidiary of AGC Inc., a multinational corporation and one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays, and chemical products. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, including a state-of-the-art technology center, AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil and warehouses located throughout North America.

AGCCA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with great people. As part of a global company, you will gain important international perspective and will be part of a network of thousands of colleagues worldwide while enjoying the small-company environment where you can see the impact of the company's success.

This supervisor plans and directs the activities of Union employees as part of a five day/three shift manufacturing operation of FPC, MPC and PMP Specialties compounds. The supervisor is responsible for contributing to the achievement of department objectives in key areas of safety, quality, and productivity. This supervisor should possess outstanding leadership and communication skills and be able to motivate others. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, troubleshooting operational problems, and working efficiently with other departments to meet established metrics and promote an environment of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Instills and fosters a commitment to site safety objectives. Conduct activity observations and incident investigations in support of overall Safety improvement metrics.
• Meets regularly with shift personnel to review safety and housekeeping performance and define areas for improvement.
• Continuously evaluates current manufacturing practices and processes for improvement.
• Implements all departmental initiatives for improved plant lay-out and efficient work flow.
• Ensures compliance with department operating procedures.
• Trains employees and maintains accurate shift training records.
• Effectively manages daily production activities to achieve departmental objectives in productivity, yield improvement, and operator utilization.
• Directs the shift workflow supervises shift employees.
• Maintains daily shift production log.
• Schedules shift assignments for succeeding shift.
• Maintains daily job rotation schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Associates degree with coursework in management, or 3-5 years prior supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Minimum three-five years' experience in a union manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and troubleshooting ability helpful
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to cover other shifts when needed or weekends as required.

AGCCA does not discriminate based upon race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, age disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, or any prohibited basis. This commitment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, and any term or condition of employment. All employment decisions are made, and all personnel policies construed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. All unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

This position does not support visa sponsorship.