Production Superintendent Job at Syensqo in Pasadena

Overview

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Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. We bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily activities of the Production Department, ensuring production operations are carried out following all established procedures, in a safe and efficient manner, and in conformance to plant quality standards.
• Assist in setting priorities and adherence to schedule.
• Monitor all production activities to ensure procedures are followed, redirecting as necessary.
• Complete and communicate incident reports for all incidents/accidents/near misses that occur on shift.
• Enforce plant housekeeping standards.
• Authorize all safety permits as required.
• Act as incident commander in times of emergency until management arrives (Emergency Operations Officer).
• Coordinate necessary resources as required to safe and efficient operations.
• Verify payroll punches are correct for each shift.
• Arrange vacation, overtime, and fire watch for each shift.
• Coordinate all group training.
• Ensure all paperwork and records are complete and accurate.
• Ensure empty containers are properly handled, labeled and stored.
• Communicate and coordinate maintenance activities to meet production needs.
• Communicate/coordinate plant operations with production scheduling and Lab technicians.
• Develop, update, and communicate the daily operating plan.
• Review procedure updates/MOCs/communication bulletins with the shift.
• Forward feedback to and from the shift as necessary.
• Notify Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Material Manager of production and maintenance issues or delays.
• Review with Maintenance Manager any related project, process, and maintenance costs to the overall benefit of the company.
• Provide leadership to move from a reactionary repair mode to proactive work and scheduling.
• Assist maintenance to sustain and improve maintenance management and PM systems while moving the production department toward operator-led basic maintenance and monitoring activities.

Safety

• Represent Syensqo by reinforcing plant and corporate values and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound workplace.
• Administer all safety policies and procedures for productions activities.
• Participate in required safety activities and inspections.
• Authorize and audit safety permits as required and participate in the Plant Behavioral Based Safety program.
• Complete reports for incidents, accidents, and near misses; respond to emergencies; conduct regular safety meetings; and ensure compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• Conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance with process safety rules and evaluate risk reduction activities.

You will bring

• Engineering degree with 5+ years industrial experience including team leadership and group management in a chemical facility.
• Additional educational background may be substituted for experience.
• Knowledge and ability to perform tasks required of the Production Technician job responsibilities.
• Basic troubleshooting abilities to identify causes of production equipment and process upsets.
• Basic PC skills for electronic communications, CMMS maintenance work orders, incident reporting, and data retrieval (SDS).
• Ability to coach, council, and motivate subordinates constructively.
• Strong communication with peers, subordinates, and superiors; ability to train staff in Production Technician responsibilities.

You will get

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Base salary range: $94,960 - $118,700 per year, with total compensation including bonus and incentives based on various factors.
• 16+ weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, per local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company focused on advancing safety, sustainability, and innovation across industries.
• We value diversity and promote unity, inviting applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We strive to provide accommodations for applicants who need assistance during the application process.

EEO Information

Solvay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact hrstaffingoffice.na-us@solvay.com or call 800-311-3555.