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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.\nSun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter\nLocation: Valparaiso,IN\nPOSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:\nResponsible for training, planning, scheduling, and directing the work of a group of unionized hourly production workers. 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Process personnel and payroll paperwork as required and keeps the plant leadership advised of any potential employee or labor relations problems.\nHandles coaching and disciplinary procedures and provides guidance regarding hiring, firing, or other position changes which are given substantial weight in the discussion with Plant Leadership or HR. \nCoordinate with maintenance on prioritizing planned and unplanned work on production equipment\nDocument and report on equipment utilization including filter usage, department productivity and overtime performance.\nReport and discuss any manufacturing or delivery problems with the Production Manager.\nPerform miscellaneous duties as assigned.\nFollows DOT and OSHA regulations.\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nHS Diploma or GED\nMinimum 3 years of supervisory experience or 5+ years of onsite operations experience\nExcellent communication skills with ability to clearly and professionally express thoughts and ideas\nFlexible, change-agent individual with strong analytical, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement skills. \nFlexible and willing to work 12 hr shifts, rotating days of the week and cover for other supervisors when needed including holidays.\nStrong organizational and time management skills.\nAbility to multi-task and to accomplish routine goals yet react quickly to changing plant priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nStrong influence, collaboration and situational leadership skills are critical to the success of this person.\nStrong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical. \nAbility to work on other shifts as needed when supervisory coverage is required\nPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nCollege Degree\n5+ years of supervisory experience in chemical, petroleum, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment\nExperience working in or with a unionized workforce\nKnowledge/experience with SAP and Foxboro operating systems\nPOSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full Time / Exempt / 12-hour Shift / Day Shift\nNUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: 3-5\nBENEFITS\nWe 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. 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