Finishing Unit Leader

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.comor connect with us onLinkedInorTwitter

Overview - The Finishing Unit Leader role is a key leadership position at the Newport site. The position is responsible for the safety, productivity, and development of their direct reports while ensuring the Units are executing the plan and the expectations the Site Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.Be knowledgeable of and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety practices including but not limited to: manage waste movements according to satellite and/or 90-day accumulation requirements, inspect air contaminant sources and institute corrective action for out-of-spec conditions, prevent releases into the sewer and/or stormwater systems by following BMPs (best management practices), activate SUN emergency response procedures in case of spills or other emergencies.Comply with the requirements of the ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Ensure that the Finishing production areas comply with site EHS guidelines, department EHS guidelines, and production operating procedures on a 24/7 basis.This includes all documentation related to environmental and safety compliance, production batch cards, and shift relief documentation.
• Perform personnel management responsibilities - monitoring the training plans of employees, assessing employee competency, supporting development plans of shift employees, overtime scheduling, payroll approvals and performance management of direct reports.
• Develop trouble shooting capabilities of your reports through training and on the job problem solving opportunities.Troubleshoot more complex problems in collaboration direct reports and site support personnel (i.e. engineers, maintenance, etc.) to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Provide support to the Finishing Area by maintaining records, coordinating training, managing/supporting the Change Manager and ETQ reporting tools, investigating incidents, driving/coordinating closure of action items.

Required Education and Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Chemistry strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of chemical processes both batch and continuous operations required.
• Functional computer skills (Microsoft office, SAP).
• Working knowledge of technical computer skills (ASPEN, OSI PI, CAD).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an ISO certified chemical manufacturing plant.
• Personnel leadership/management experience.
• 5 to 10 years technical experience in the Chemical industry.
• Must be able to work independently, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and serving as a member or interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams.

Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of pigment finishing operations preferred in Blending and Packaging and Milling
• Capabilities to supervise and develop direct reports.
• Ability to direct and motivate exempt and non-exempt associates.
• Computer skills - ability to learn/work with MS Office, OSI PI process data collection software, and plant distributed control software
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to learn/apply trouble shooting skills in a complex manufacturing environment
• Well-developed and practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, etc.)
• Ability to utilize continuous improvement tools and methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.
• Passion for quality, continuous improvement and meeting customer needs.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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