Arkema · 1 month ago
Production Superintendent Job
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expArkema Inc. is actively recruiting for a Production Superintendent to support their Houston facility. The role involves supervising shift teams, ensuring safety compliance, and managing production to meet customer demands while driving performance improvements.
IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain HESQ compliance as the top priority:
Ensures all AIMS policies, procedures and processes are followed by all shift teams (SWP, MOC, Atlas, EDMS, Shift Change, MyLearning). Auditing will be a key aspect in driving to the desired results
Participates and supports MOC, PSSR, Startup Permits, and PHA activities for the Houston Site
Ensures that all incidents are reported
Ensures that operating procedures are followed, updated, and if necessary, created for tasks
Supports Safe Work Permitting process (review, approve, audits, etc.)
Demonstrates commitment to all HESQ matters through high visibility and actions
Deliver planned production to meet customer demand:
Drives and develops operating disciplines (complete shift handoff, complete logbook write-ups, accurate procedures, dedicated procedure use, timely and effective training)
Working with the Supervisors, defines required staffing for all activities (normal operations, shutdown, startup, turnaround, etc.)
Working with the Supervisors, ensures all scheduling and attendance activities (electronic schedules, vacation preferences, absenteeism records, Kronos, etc.) comply with Arkema policies and procedures
Coordinates activities between shift teams and day staff technical support
Communicates plant status and needs using logbook, email, verbal exchange, etc
Lead and develop the Operations Shift Teams to a high-level of performance:
Working with the Supervisors, leads performance management process for all Operators on shift – midyear and annual performance reviews, goal setting, recognition, coaching, formal discipline, etc. Driving consistency in performance management across all shifts is a critical deliverable
Working with the Training Specialist, supports and manages training and development for all shift teams
Coaches and develops Supervisors via periodic meetings, in house training and outside learning
Serve as backup to the Operations Manager in their absence, specific duties include:
Communicates plant status to inform plant and business stakeholders (daily, weekly)
Ensures Operations input to S&OP continues (daily, weekly)
Reviews and approves purchase requisitions, safety variances, and environmental reports within delegation of authority, and obtains verbal approval from the Operations Manager when appropriate
As requested by supervision, completes tasks/activities which support the success of the Houston Plant
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university is preferred
7+ year's relevant technical and manufacturing experience
Prefer a minimum 3 years' experience leading a team within a technical and/or manufacturing environment
Ability to understand and troubleshoot chemical processing to achieve production goals
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to communicate with hourly workforce, business leaders, customers, and company's technical organization
Previous experience managing direct/indirect reports will be a plus
Excellent judgment and problem analysis skills are required as well as tolerance for stress
Ability to understand and troubleshoot chemical process operations in order support effective operations
Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace
Focal point for determining the required production and volume targets based on sales forecast, equipment limitations, inventory space, required maintenance and inspection activities and operating budget
Identify and attain production goals to meet customer's needs in accordance with all Safety and Environmental requirements
Ensure that adequate technical support is available and that improvements are made to existing processes
Ensures that proposed improvements meet all safety and environment requirements
Develop, train, and coach staff to develop Step Ups to their role
Company
Arkema
Arkema produces speciality chemicals.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.47B2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $584.71M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $450.07M
2024-03-14Post Ipo Debt· $435.31M
Leadership Team
Thierry Le Hénaff
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Marie-José Donsion
Group CFO
Recent News
2026-01-15
2026-01-14
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