Unit Supervisor

Vacancy NameUnit Supervisor Vacancy NoVN415 DepartmentOperations LocationPasadena Employment TypeFull-Time Company OverviewAurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety. DescriptionThe Unit Supervisor is responsible for leading site teams to ensure that the product portfolio is manufactured to the required quality, yield, throughput, cost and quantity to meet customer demand/business need without compromise to health, safety and environmental performance. Job Details

Role Specific Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Daily Unit operations
• Units running efficiently and meeting Product specification.
• Review Prior Night shift Log, Runsheets and Analytical results.
• Unit Training: Grade operator’s Runbook Test, review with operators.
• Planning: Raw materials, Product and waste; Tankage, transportation.
• Review Permits: Make sure proper procedures are followed.
• Review Procedures: Process runbook procedures, SOP’s.
• Walk Plant: Housekeeping, following plant SOP procedures.
• Project material balance, Timeline and Inventory.
• Review all paperwork is completed, this includes inventory documents, waste inspection forms, waste water log and shipping and receiving forms.
• Raw Material Inventory
• Write Standard Operating procedures.
• Operator training program.
• Waste Drum Labeling.
• Ordering supplies needed for Analytical procedures.
• Write daily Orders for night Shift. And direct daily operations.
• Work with maintenance for scheduling repairs.
• Weekend “On Call”.
• Incorporate new ISO procedures for ISO covered new products

Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Pre Startup safety review
• Safe operability and Environmental review
• Waste water discharge
• Operations project manual training
• Compliance with all Company regulatory standards
  
  

Lab Responsibilities:

• Setup GCs & other lab equipment for raw material, in-process, and final product testing prior to each campaign.
• Change out GC columns as needed
• Validate method and align peaks as needed against standards
• Troubleshoot GC problems
• Adjust length of GC column if needed
• Replace various small parts as needed
• Setup GCs & other lab equipment for raw material, in-process, and final product testing prior to new products.
• Gather analytical information for new product testing
• Change out GC columns as needed
• Validate method and align peaks as needed against standards

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
  
  

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Process Operator (PTEC) degree preferred
  
  

Experience:

• 10+ years of chemical operations supervision (including equipment operation and shift personnel leadership) preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong computer, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment within a multi-functional, organizational structure and exhibit robust interpersonal skills
• Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive, physical work such as lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
• Embodies the Aurorium Core Values:
• credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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