Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world's leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world 'grow more with less' as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We're already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

When you are part of the Alphagary team, you are helping to advance life around the world by manufacturing materials that are made into durable, high-performance and sustainable products that connect us to technology, help us when we are sick, keep our homes warm and dry, and enhance our safety. Alphagary designs and manufactures specialty compounds for applications that are extruded or molded by our customers into a variety of end-products that we find in everyday life.

As part of the Operations Team, be responsible for the direct supervision of the production facility and employees operating manufacturing lines. Your focus will be to ensure proper training, safety protocols, quality levels and production scheduling.

You will:

• Lead, Motivate and give feedback to a shift team of up to 30 Operators, indirect leadership to Maintenance and Quality staff.
• Use KPI and data to record performance and identify / implement opportunities to improve performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

• Working closely with EHS Specialist, ensure all production operations are carried out safely and all aspects of statutory, Company and insurer's safety and environmental policies are met. Provide feedback for the development and improvement of Company Safety Policies and Procedures. Ensure the maintenance of good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness. Responsible for conducting and documenting monthly safety routines.

• Ensure all employees are familiar with hazardous materials procedures, emergency procedures, and access to Safety Data Sheets and personal protection equipment.

• Ensure quality of finished goods through adherence to operating/production guidelines established for each product and that parameters are clearly known and understood by employees.

• Lead resources to ensure that production volumes and product mix are achieved in accordance with the production schedules. Prepare and provide extrusion/blending reports to management.

• Optimize production efficiency through coordination of extrusion and blender schedules. Track and communicate critical material inventories to Production Control to ensure appropriate levels are maintained.

• Under the direction of the Production Manager, ensure that the department is organized and supervised to provide safe, flexible working conditions to minimize down time and costs. Monitor and maintain overhead costs and staffing levels to control unnecessary expenses. Ensure effective motivation, training, development and utilization of employees, ensure communication and relationships are developed and maintained on all shifts.

• Monitor processing conditions and in liaison with the Production Manager and Process Engineering, investigate process variations and deficiencies and make recommendations to rectify the process parameters to improve or restore acceptable quality standards. Communicate information/recommendations regarding process deficiencies and variations to Quality and Technical Departments.

• Ensure the development and maintenance of sound human, working and industrial relationships under the direction of the Production Manager. Ensure that all day-to-day aspects of staffing are effectively coordinated between shifts to ensure consistency. Ensure that all Rules, Regulations, Procedures are adhered to and effectively operate.

• Train new hires, motivate and monitor performance to ensure acceptable work standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, management or process engineering a plus.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position. (Plastics compound production or plastics extrusion production could be helpful)
• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Proven track record of effective problem-solving

• Ability to embrace continuous improvement

• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions

• Ability to coach and train employees

• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues

• Ability to make independent, effective decisions

• Possess ability to be a self-directed team player

• Demonstrated focus on safety and quality

• Familiarity with ISO 9000, TS 16949, Lean or Six Sigma preferred.

The compensation for this position will typically range from $78,000 - 100,000/yr (or post the hourly starting rate). The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Alphagary is an Equal Opportunity employer that celebrates diversity in all its forms and is committed to an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

To learn more about Alphagary and Orbia, please visit our websites

Alphagary.com

Orbia.com

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers' success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.

Leominster, MA, US, 01453

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time

Business Unit: BU Alphagary US (BU_APG_03)

Functional Area: FA Operations (FA_OPS_01)

Nearest Major Market: Worcester