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Build the Future with Hexion.\nAt Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress-developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.\nThis is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.\nWe don’t follow the status quo-we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.\nWe invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development-equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.\nYour Future Starts Here.\nIf you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.\nAnything is possible when you imagine everything.\nPosition Overview\nResponsible for the safe and efficient operation of production at the Springfield, OR plant. Responsibility includes the leadership and direction of the workforce, recruiting and training of employees, process efficiencies, process & project engineering coordination, and the implementation of all company policies and programs as directed by the Site Leader.\nAble to step up and act as the Springfield Site Leader in his/her absence. Interface with various regulators and Government agencies as required.\nJob Responsibilities\nSAFETY\nMaintain plant operating guides, make regular improvements to them, and assure that training is sufficient so that all Employees comprehend these guides. \nEmphasize safety during daily contacts with personnel. \nEnsure that all requirements in the Hexion Safety Manual are followed. \nOversee, review incident investigations, process hazard analyses, operator certification check sheets, and annual procedure reviews. \nSupport and lead Safety Investigations. \nQUALITY\nCoordinate Operations to maintain Hexion quality programs at the plant site. \nHelp maintain the ISO and Responsible Care certificates with internal / external personnel. \nInvestigate quality problems and take action to prevent their recurrence. \nUse structured problem-solving techniques, analytical tools, and teamwork to improve production unit performance. \nENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION\nEnsure production compliance with environmental regulations and Hexion policies/procedures. \nInteract with the community and regulatory agencies on environmental issues as required. \nProvide technical expertise to onsite and offsite emergency responders. \nIdentify and prioritize environmental improvement opportunities. \nPromptly report environmental incidents to appropriate authorities and within Hexion using appropriate means. \nMAINTENANCE\nCoordinate Operations to adhere to the plant maintenance program. \nEnsure Work Orders are issued by Operations as appropriate and coordinate maintenance activity with Maintenance Leadership. \nHelp investigate maintenance problems and take action to prevent recurrence. \nUse structured problem-solving techniques, analytical tools, and teamwork to improve reliability and unit performance. \nEnsure equipment PMs are performed as defined and required. \nEnsure and authorize plant shutdowns are performed as required. \nPRODUCTIVITY / COST\nIdentify opportunities to reduce expenses and take action to implement cost saving projects and procedures. \nPrioritize operational needs and objectives to the Site Leader, Engineering, Maintenance and other corporate resources. \nDevelop operating improvements to minimize waste volumes / downtime. \nComplete inventory reporting and maintain levels to meet objectives. \nUtilize Lean Six Sigma tools and processes to optimize flow and cost through the production unit. \nWork with Product Engineering, Authors, Quality and CI personnel to continually improve cycle times, batch performances, and yields. \nManage Operations Associate overtime and the production schedule to ensure qualified employees are available when required and costs are minimized. \nPEOPLE LEADERSHIP\nEnsure compliance with Hexion policies. \nIdentify the training needs for Operations employees and provide the necessary training to meet those requirements. \nManage the Operations Progression and Cross Training programs. \nManage the Operations Crew structure to ensure that Crew skills are balanced \nFacilitate the involvement of Operation employees in team activities. \nLead hiring hourly production employees. \nIdentify good performance and provide corrective feedback as needed. \nManage 3-4 Production Supervisors. Ensure their goals and day-to-day work is aligned with all short- and long-range site objectives. \nPerform annual performance appraisals. \nMinimum Qualifications\nPrevious experience in an industrial manufacturing facility; preferably in chemical manufacturing, min 4 years. \nPrevious supervision experience with experience managing direct and indirect reports \nPrevious experience working within a multidiscipline environment interfacing and coordinating Operations with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and other COE departments. \nExperience with inventory management \nExperience with ISO or similar quality management systems \nStrong organizational, leadership, analytical and communication capabilities. \nExcellent computer literacy capabilities are required, particularly with Excel \nExperience with SAP or similar ERP systems are beneficial \nExperience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing principles preferred \nKnowledge of safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene rules and regulations are an asset \nPossesses flexibility to adapt to changing demands \nMust be able to coordinate emergency situations \nMust be a highly motivated self-starter \nMust be willing to travel in North America (less than 10%) \nEducation Requirements:\nCollege degree in engineering or technical discipline. \nCandidates with significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. \nSafety Sensitive Site: Fit for Duty, Fitness Compatible requirement.\nPhysical: Requires the ability to wear full and half face respirators. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Walking, sitting, climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, reaching, handling, dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing. Possess the ability to handle weights up to 55 lbs. Requires visual acuity to distinguish colors. \nAptitudes: must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately and possess eye-hand coordination. Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Must be able to motivate a team and implement change. \nTemperaments: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, remain calm and perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. \nOther\nWe are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.\nTo be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. 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