Night Shift Supervisor

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Date:Jan 17, 2025

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Requisition ID: 23791

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

We're hiring a Night Shift Supervisor to work at our Chattanooga, TN manufacturing site. The site is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction, and sealants and coatings for food packaging.

As a Night Shift Supervisor, you will report to the Production Manager. You will be required to work a 12-hour shift 5:30pm to 5:30pm. This is a 24/7 manufacturing site, which also requires you to work nights, weekends and holiday when needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising a crew of hourly employees assigned to a shift in the performance of a variety of operating jobs

• Shift responsibility is especially significant when assigned to a night shift

• Plans, supervises and makes assignments to employees outlining the work to be performed according to formalized production plan

• Responsible for safety training and maintaining safe work practices in accordance with the established plant guidelines

• Responsible for the administration of Company’s EHS policies and procedures

• Reviews the work performance of employees and takes necessary corrective action to improve employee productivity performance

• Keeps informed and answers questions of employees concerning the provisions of the Labor Agreement. Endeavors to resolve any grievances which may occur

• Instructs subordinates regarding work processes and methods of work performance

• Supervises shift maintenance to make prompt repairs and product changes

• Participates in the Plant’s ISO 9002 and Total Quality effort

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.

• 5 years of manufacturing experience

• Ability to follow safe protocols and standards necessary to effectively in a chemical plant environment and learn chemical processes and equipment used in the operations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels within the organization.

• Organized and detail oriented, particularly with regard to maintaining records.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of chemical operations experience, along with 2 years of supervisory experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and SAP

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

• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

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.

EOE Statement: W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

Nearest Major Market:Chattanooga

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