Job Description

Job ID : 2068
Closing Date : 03/13/2023
Job Category : Manufacturing
Location : Manufacturing East locations near Sarnia, Ontario

Who We Are:
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures plastic resins and other petrochemical products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees take pride in our focus on safety and social responsibility by working together to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Care\xc2\xae. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team.

We are seeking a talented individual to fill the shift role of Production Shift Supervisor , for NOVA Chemicals Manufacturing East locations near Sarnia, Ontario . You will have the opportunity to work in a changing and collaborative environment where you can influence and positively impact the organization. ME Production Shift Supervisors drive performance in Responsible Care\xc2\xae, production, cost, culture, quality, employee development and maintenance work management through the identification and implementation of best practices.

Reporting to the Manufacturing East Production Team Leader, this position will provide 24/7 Leadership to enable operating shift teams to deliver production goals in a safe, reliable, competitive, and environmentally responsible manner.

You Will Use Your Expertise in the Following Areas:
Responsible Care \xc2\xae :
Providing Responsible Care\xc2\xae (RC) leadership on-shift, ensure shift teams comply with the site RC standards, procedures and programs to achieve site RC targets and adherence to Life Saving Rules. Use Leader Standard Work (LSW) and Go-See assurance checks to ensure high standards of performance in the areas of RC moments, shift starter visual management, Safe Work Permitting, Safety Interactions, WHAT-IF cards, Operations Log entries and alarm management.
Perform Incident Commander role directly supporting Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for site emergencies, providing Leadership to enable emergency response, shut down of units, human resource evacuation / notification, use of outside resources, etc.
Lead emergency preparedness drills and plans in accordance with the site emergency response standards.
Ensure effective use of Responsible Care\xc2\xae Learning System (RCLS) Processes including facilitation of timely and accurate reporting into the Incident system.
Facilitate the Operating Procedure review and update process.
Model and Coach World Class Conduct of Operations.
Ensure the operationalization of NOVA\xe2\x80\x99s Nature and the necessary culture to support.
Execute site operations continuous improvement and Management of Change processes including periodic assurance that processes are functioning as intended and aligned across the operating units.

Leadership:
Responsible for coaching and mentoring production shift team members including time management, coaching, formal reviews and effective feedback for continuous development.
Identify and resolve gaps in shift team skill/capacity and ability to meet demands as well as identifying and pursuing resources required for shift team to meet shift targets.
Create a shift team culture in full alignment with the principles of NOVA\xe2\x80\x99s Nature in areas such as effective interpersonal working relationships, demonstrated collaboration, and the support and sharing of information around successes and problems for the benefit of region-wide continuous learning.
Capability for 24/7 Operation of the production units which delivers daily production objectives.
Demonstrate a Growth and Continuous Improvement mindset and apply processes for problem solving, decision making, meeting effectiveness, conflict resolution & performance management.
Ensure continuous improvement in operations (i.e. Responsible Care\xc2\xae, efficiency, cost, productivity, etc.)
Provide input to fixed and variable cost reduction.

Operational Excellence:
Lead a thorough and effective visual management shift starter discussion every shift.
Accountable for shift team ability to identify address abnormal situations and applying risk assessment processes.
Own decision making on cross boundary operational priorities for the shift.
Responsible for monitoring daily production against targets and initiating corrective action for deviations from targets.
Coach shift team through Maintenance Work Management process such as Emergency work, schedule break ins and notification quality.
Support shift teams to achieve production commitments and support actions to resolving production constraints and minimizing negative production impacts.
Responsible for in support of the annual business plan for all assets.
Accountable for effective and efficient delivery of daily operational responsibilities within MWM standards and collaboration across shift teams.
Enable availability threat management across the region by engaging shift teams in the identification, awareness and resolution of unit and site level risks.
Achieve consistency in operations by establishing and communicating consistent expectations in collaboration with Shift Leadership group.
Provides training/coaching on best practices and standards in operations.
Identify plant equipment improvement opportunities to be considered through the expense or sustaining capital processes.
Foster and promote continuous improvement in operations (i.e. Responsible Care\xc2\xae, efficiency, cost, productivity, etc.). Lead Operations Technicians in implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure high priority notifications receive an appropriate level of attention from the Area Work Team, Operations Maintenance Coordinators, and Maintenance Planners.
Ensure the Operating Technicians maintain a customer focus and communicates upstream and downstream impacts, specifically producing on-spec planned production, and minimizing the site impact on the community.
Accountable for Operating Technician completion of Responsible Care\xc2\xae and progression training.
Participate in trainee sign-off and final qualification walkthrough in compliance with training standards.
Establish and progress developmental plans for Operating Technicians reporting directly to yourself.
Ensure students receive adequate training and mentoring from operating technicians.

What We Are Looking For:
2+ year technical school diploma or degree with 12+ years of operations or engineering experience OR 14+ years combination of post-secondary technical education and related experience OR 14+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing discipline or equivalent technology environment.
TSSA 4th Class Operating Engineer Certification (or greater) is considered an asset
An unwavering commitment to Responsible Care\xc2\xae and Goal Zero safety performance
Effective application of leadership skills such as directing, accountability, coaching, mentoring, counseling, delegating, conflict resolution, and managing change
Demonstrated knowledge of emergency preparedness and response. Incident Commander qualification is an asset
Good judgment and absolute discretion when dealing with confidential matters
Demonstrated ability to lead change in a positive manner, including recognizing and implementing cultural change
Demonstrated history of problem-solving leadership, innovation, results orientation with a bias for action and effective collaboration
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to convey strategy and information to internal and external stakeholders clearly and concisely
Computer proficiency in SAP and Microsoft office applications
Strong record of attendance and time at work
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Recognize own limitations and seek assistance from others

You Can Stand Out If:
You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:
Relocation will be considered for this position
Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
This role requires up to 10% travel
This position will work on a seven (7) day, twelve (12) hour rotating days/nights schedule
Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
Overtime and callouts are a requirement of the role due to the 24 hour per day plant operation
In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license

Why NOVA Chemicals?
NOVA Chemicals\xe2\x80\x99 flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the \xe2\x80\x9cTotal Rewards\xe2\x80\x9d package used to reward employees.

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