Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

Position Overview

Working rotating 12 hours shifts, the Shift Supervisor has primary responsibility for the safety and manufacturing performance of the site and has responsibility for the supervising the day-to-day activities of their respective shift. This position also functions as the emergency response coordinator while on-site.   

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Include the following but are not intended to represent all job responsibilities and accountabilities:

Supervises (first line) all aspects of manufacturing operations to achieve production plans.Leads troubleshooting and problem resolution activities.  Responds to safety and environmental incidents and serves as site Emergency CoordinatorInvestigates safety, environmental, and quality incidents.  Provides resolution to incidents while maintaining safe operations.   Reports findings to the appropriate personnel. Ensures all applicable reviews are done and documentation is completed by their respective shift for Management Systems, Unit Operating Procedures, and HSE Procedures.Directly supervises maintenance personnel on shift.Administrative responsibility for operations personnel including performance management.  Directs the activities of outside contractors when needed.

Required Skills

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not requiredExperience:  3+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing operations. Preferred supervisory experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.Computer Skills: Microsoft OfficeCommunication Skills Effective communication skills both oral and written in dealing directly with management, peers, and entire workforce.Special Demands: Ability to lead and participate in an Emergency Response Team compliant with all federal, state, and company rules and regulations.Physical Ability: Employee must pass respirator fit testing and be capable of donning personal protective equipment required to protect employee from work hazards. Employee must be able to be an active participant in chemical plant emergency response.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com