Shift Leader

Job ID: 39194 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

The Shift Lead plans, directs, coordinates work activities and obtains resources necessary to deliver products that meet all company cost, quality and quantity requirements. This position will be located at our PPCAT Plant in Louisville, KY and will support our Catalyst Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all ESHA (Environmental, Health, and Safety) guidelines and their enforcement.
• Take proactive measures to enhance conditions affecting employee safety.
• Clarify company policies to employees, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and uphold Clariant values.
• Allocate and oversee work based on plant priorities and the capabilities of operators.
• Supervise the training and development of shift operators to boost shift proficiency and adaptability.
• Execute comprehensive shift handovers to guarantee the transfer of essential knowledge between shifts.
• Generate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets that align with the site's strategic goals.
• Offer structured feedback to operators on meeting and maintaining targets.
• Alert relevant parties upon detection of product, process, and equipment anomalies.
• Adopt Clariant Production System manufacturing best practices, such as 5S, OEE, and skill matrix.
• Learn to recognize waste and implement lean methodologies to eradicate it.
• Engage in structured problem-solving with the team to devise strategies for ongoing improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent from college/university or technical school; or more than 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Preference for candidates with over two years of leadership experience.
• Previous experience in the Catalyst Business Unit is also preferred.
• Proficient in personal computer skills, adept in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Capable of calculating rates, ratios, and percentages, as well as interpreting bar graphs.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proven track record of working effectively with team members.

Our Offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Your Contact

Michael Petrea
Talent Acquisition Partner - NORAM
704-331-6788
Michael.petrea_ext@clariant.com

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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