Shift Supervisor

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE : The Shift Supervisor supervises four or more full-time employees in an assigned plant or department. Provides positive leadership, motivation, direction and training to operation employees.

Manages the shift activities and is responsible for ensuring that plant operations are completed safely, efficiently and in a cost-effective manner, while in full environmental compliance.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Plans, schedules, prioritizes and implements shift activities, including manpower, material, and equipment necessary for task completion that meets strict deadlines, budgetary confines, safety requirements, and work quality.

Assists in the human resource functions of the assigned team including hiring and firing, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling team.

Recommends and provides input for salary and job change actions. Works with HSE and training team to ensure that all personnel receive safety and process training.

Coaches and counsels team to improve technical skills and interpersonal and problem resolution skills. Works to identify and provide opportunities for teams to learn new skills and techniques.

Prepares work orders either manually or from a CMMS system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner.

Ensures that consistent process control and LOTO procedures are followed in all assigned areas and shifts. Ensures that uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed facility-wide.

Reviews and evaluates site reports, records, logs, and graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected energy needs. Prepares reports for internal purposes, client and regulatory agencies.

Provides leadership in achieving safety goals. Proactively manages safety and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards.

Ensures that issues are identified, addressed, and elevated if necessary, in a timely manner.

Establishes maintenance schedules and ensures that machines, equipment, tooling and other accessories are properly maintained and in top working condition.

Assists in diagnosing and evaluating complex equipment and process failures.

Recommends and maintains an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in event of emergencies (i.e. prevent possible production outages, expensive damage to equipment, and possible personnel injury).

Execute the plan if necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment : Typically spends 75% of time in an operations environment and 25% of time in an office environment. May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.

May serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call.

Possible Work Hazards : May be exposed to possible operations hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.

Physical Demands : Amount of time spent Standing 25%, Sitting 25%, Walking 50%. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.

May be required to use ladders or stairs. The employee must lift and / or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.