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Vantage Specialty Chemicals Production Supervisor in IL, United States

Vantage is a fast-growing, leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of consumer and industrial markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our vertically integrated farming, manufacturing, and formulation facilities around the world, we are Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions Today.

With more than 1,000 employees, $1+ billion in sales and a footprint in 13 countries around the world, Vantage is driven by an intense focus on our customers, providing a broad portfolio of customized solutions, formulations and ingredients that are tailored to meet their specific needs.

Vantage is structured in two divisions: Consumer Solutions is focused on market segments where we have the right product portfolio and technical capabilities to win. Our Beauty & Personal Care and Food business units aim to be the customer’s partner of choice in delivering solutions, formulations and ingredients that best meet their needs. Performance Solutions encapsulates our Performance Materials and Oleo business units and is focused on select industrial applications where we offer differentiated solutions built on our foundational oleo chemistry.

Under the leadership of Steve Doktycz, a 27-year chemical industry and strategic development veteran, its tenured leadership team represents decades of industry experience coupled with entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for natural chemistries. Vantage is headquartered in the United States (Deerfield, IL, a Chicago suburb).

Since its inception in 2008, Vantage’s continued growth has been realized through a combination of focused commercial efforts, significant capital investment into our manufacturing assets, strategic entry into geographic markets and niche acquisitions to develop our leading portfolio of natural-based specialty ingredients.

Vantage™ is backed by H.I.G., a leading global alternative investment firm with $43 billion of equity capital under management with a focus on the small and midcap segments of the market, with a minority investment by The Jordan Company.

For more information: www.vantagegrp.com

The Production Supervisor is responsible for implementing and supervising daily activities in the production area to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met while maintaining compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that may apply. They ensure their team is able to meet customer committments at the highest standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Responsible for supervising the day-to-day production, troubleshooting, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities –to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards.

  2. Champion a Safety Culture – Ensure Lock out tag out procedures are followed, maintain the highest safety and envrionmental standards, act as primary lead for first responders, and ensure cGMP is held to the highest standards.

  3. Conduct safety audits as required to spot check and ensure current practices are followed and enforced.

  4. Ensure all maintenance and production work is carried out according to established OSHA and Chicago site safe work practices.

  5. Ensure ISO, Food Safety, GFSI and API standards are met at all times. 6. Respond to, and communicate through the appropriate channels all safety incidents, operating inefficiencies, downtime, root cause analysis (including lessons learned), and housekeeping issues.

  6. Drive continuous improvements refining and improving processes and equipment operations in the manufacturing areas.

  7. Drive the utilization of resources and raw materials in the most efficient and productive manner possible.

  8. Hold each employee accountable for performing daily duties and directed tasks. Address any behavioral or performance issues with employee’s immediately and discipline when necessary in compliance with the Contract.

  9. Coach, motivate, and develop team. Assist in setting performance objectives and hold team to key performance indicators such as feed rate standards and yields.

  10. Facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees in the area. 12. Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the company values and behaviors.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of chemical manufacturing experience supporting production. They can demonstrate effective leadership and coaching, ensuring efficient operations with a focus on safety and quality standards. They have a proven track record of problem solving and an ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field required.

  • 2-3 years of Supervisory experience.

  • Ability to work weekends and overtime is necessary.

  • Ability to work 12-hour shift is necessary.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate thoughts in a professional manner (verbal and written).

  • Ability to interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to manufacturing, quality, documentation, and personnel issues.

  • Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to adapt to changing needs, manage multiple priorities and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

  • Chemical manufacturing experience highly preferred.

  • Experience in a Union facility preferred.

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.

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