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Form of workReducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore's expertise covers the sourcing, production, and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore's materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints, and tires. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways of doing things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
As our Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for producing quality products that meet customer needs by managing a team of two or more members. Specifically, this will include:
- Scheduling team members;
- Daily planning of production activities to meet customer needs;
- Providing initial and follow-up training to team members to ensure qualification to perform necessary tasks;
- Promoting safety and housekeeping in all production activities; and,
- Following work instructions to manufacture products, perform initial QC tests, take samples for lab testing, and package and label products.
Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenges they face. As well as your high school diploma or equivalent, you should have the equivalent of five years' experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in chemical manufacturing with lead or supervisory experience. We'll also be looking for:
- Strong math skills with experience measuring volume and weight, calculating units of measure, and using fractions and percentages;
- Forklift experience;
- Solid computer skills with Microsoft Office applications;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Understanding of chemical reactions;
- Ability to train and lead a team;
- Strong organizational skills; and,
- Physical ability to wear a respirator, climb stairs, operate valves, and periodically lift 55 pounds.
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
This is a full-time working position in our LaVergne, TN manufacturing plant.
We offer competitive compensation with eligibility for regular bonuses. Our benefits package includes a 401K Plan with employer matching and profit-sharing eligibility, company paid life insurance and short/long term disability insurance, two health insurance options, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, and wellness programs. We recognize 12 paid holidays per year and provide a generous allowance for vacation and sick time.
Our facility is a Drug-Free Workplace, and pre-employment drug testing is a prerequisite to hire.
Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
If you need assistance applying for this position, please contact Palm HR at HR@palminc.com.
