Position Summary:   

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising all facets of a manufacturing shift including inbound and outbound logistics, material handling, sorting, washing, extrusion, and packaging phases of the manufacturing process.  The Operations Supervisor leads a team of operators, material handlers and production workers who are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing facility. The Operations Supervisor works with the Operations Manager to build a highly performing team and achieve operational excellence in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery through the development and training of our people. The Operations Supervisor ensures adherence to all safety rules and programs and compliance with all environmental, regulatory, legal and ethical standards.  Above all else, the Operations Supervisor is one of the front-line leaders who builds our team and drives our culture. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily as well as any other duties that may be assigned.  

• Creates a safe and collaborative team environment and fosters employee engagement.  Eliminates any unsafe conditions or situations from the facility. 
• Engage employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety and continuous improvement while leading by example. 
• Provide quality performance and improvement to exceed our customers’ expectations. 
• Establishes and drives daily goals for their team; ensures adherence to operating standards; and manages resources to meet or exceed key performance indicators. 
• Resolves upset conditions with staffing, equipment, raw materials, vendors, and contractors to ensure adherence to the production schedule and facilitate on-time delivery.    
• Partners with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order. 
• Participates actively in the Kaizen process to help drive operational improvements in all areas. 
• Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees’ goals and provide coaching to prepare team members for advancement within Circulus. 
• Ability to travel 25% of the time. 
• The position shall be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment and area utilizing cleaning solutions, pressure washers and other equipment to accomplish the task, meeting 5S and Preventive Maintenance requirements. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management or apparent. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Directly supervises on average 20-25 employees within the operation/production team(s). 
• Indirectly supervises employees from other departments within the plant environment. 
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  

Competencies:  

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively. 
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
• Dependability - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. 
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. 
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. 
• Safety Mindset - The practice of taking care of yourself and others, and prioritizing safety in all situations. It involves being aware of your surroundings, taking responsibility for a safe environment, and actively participating in safe practices. 
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.  

Experience and Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.  
• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering preferred.  
• Minimum of 3 years of lead/supervisory experience in a manufacturing, recycling, or military environment. 
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems preferred; Quality Control software preferred.   
• Ability to operate manufacturing and material handling equipment such as forklifts, aerial and scissor lifts. 
• Ability to lead a team of up to 25 people.  Leads by example and willing to work alongside their team. 
• Process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success, and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives. 
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills. 
• Builds and works alongside team – placing the safety of their people at the forefront. 
• Places our customers and the quality of their product second only to the safety of our team members. 
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior. 
• They have strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing highly performing teams. 
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.  
• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.  
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.  
• Good follow-through and ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.  
• The ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks. 
• Demonstrate good attendance with the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as required. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands: 

The work environment is on the plant floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and we do expect employees and visitors to wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection while on the plant floor. The Shift Team Lead will be expected to work alongside their team, especially when there are coaching opportunities available or when the plant is experiencing significant operational interruptions.  

• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, nights and weekends as required

This position will require the following physical demands. 

• There will be moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing and walking for several hours at a time. 
• Frequently required to: stand, climb stairs, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl; work near moving mechanical parts; work around fumes/airborne particles; work in high, precarious places; exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather); exposure to outside weather conditions.  
• Continually required to: talk or hear; utilize hand and finger dexterity; utilize close and distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, Forklift, Clamp Truck, Telehandler, Shredders, Wash line, Extruder 

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 

• Steel/Composite toed/non-slip safety shoes – Employee Provides 
• Work/Safety Gloves – Company Provides 
• Hard Hat/Bump Cap – Company Provides 
• Hi-Viz Safety Vest or Shirt – Company Provides 
• Safety Glasses – Company Provides 
• Hearing Protection - Company Provides Ear Plugs 

EEO Statement

• Circulus Arab, PBLLC (and all related entities, subsidiaries, and affiliates) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 3.

Work authorization

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.