Company Overview

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.   At 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.   This 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.   We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.   We 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.   Your Future Starts Here.     If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.    Anything is possible when you imagine everything. Position Overview   Function as part of a safety critical site with a strong commitment to safety awareness and risk management.  Report to work fit for duty and positively contribute to an environmentally sound manufacturing team.  Comply with all policies, procedures, and rules.  Participate in site safety committee. Complete timely SAP entries for production and product control.  Monitor and record process run data and monitor QC data to ensure production is within specification. Manage and develop direct reports in order to establish and maintain acceptable standards of performance in the key factors of Safety, Environmental, Quality, Employee Development, Product Protection and Productivity. In the event of an after-hour incident, the Supervisor assumes the role of Incident Commander. The Supervisor is responsible for identifying and ensuring the mitigation of maintenance issues as they arise. This position utilizes office and computer components while maintaining a floor-level presence to ensure the timely resolution of issues as they arise that could affect safety or production. The Supervisor must demonstrate strong communication and alignment of all operations vertically, horizontally, and downwards to set job, safety, and quality expectations.Job Responsibilities SAFETY

Be a driver of proactive safety behavior through leading by example and holding employees accountable for unsafe practices. Lead comprehensive and interactive crew safety meetings that target and identify safety hazards. Follow-up and investigate issues and safety concerns. Active member of the Plant Safety Committee. Initiate and lead safety/incident investigations as required.  Lead/Investigate/Close - minor to medium GenSuite concern reports submitted for assigned areas. Elevate major concerns to EHS Leader and Production Superintendent. In the event of an after-hour incident assumes the role of Incident Commander. Develop and ensure compliance to various permits, CSE, LOTO and flush plans.

  ENVIRONMENT

Understand plant environmental regulatory requirements, including the Hexion Operating  Approval and lead by example to ensure compliance. Ensure all spills are reported, lead investigations, and develop corrective actions. Actively promote good waste management practices. Hold employees accountable for environmental infractions and/or failures to report incidents. Actively participate in Emergency Response Drills and ensure good understanding of emergency response procedures.

  PEOPLE

Responsible and accountable for leading a group of hourly associates on a rotating shift in multiple departments through the execution of production tasks. He/she investigates and resolves all day to day production issues within Operations. The Supervisor elevates issues and concerns to the Production Superintendent as necessary.     Ensures hourly reports complete all defined documentation and perform thorough cross shift communications. Schedules people and assigns personnel to meet the daily production schedule. The Supervisor schedules operators to cover the shifts needed to meet production demands. Completes competency reviews when employees finish training and conducts performance reviews on hourly reports on an annual basis. The Supervisor provides input and guidance on the development/goals of operators and other production personnel through coaching and written feedback. Responsible for effectively and efficiently managing personnel through overtime and shift scheduling. Leads engaged crew meetings to ensure teamwork and group alignment. Demonstrates strong communication and alignment of all operations vertically, horizontally, and downwards to set job, safety, and quality expectations. Manages and corrects behaviors by coaching and providing feedback to the associate and escalating concerns to the Production Superintendent if formal corrective action is required. Communicates with senior management and subordinates regarding operational issues, changes, recommendations, etc.  Ensures Site policies and procedures are adhered to. Oversees and ensures compliance of their crew with all training requirements. Oversees the Progression Training program for their crew. PRODUCTION

Maintaining production and Shipping of quality products that meet customer standards. Manage out of specification material by coordinating w/Author, Shipping, Production Superintendent and QA Lead along with appropriate documentation (T-changes/T-blends).  Ensure that the team performs the necessary SAP transactions, enters correct information, timely closes out PI sheets and MES Orders correctly and completely, and executes rework documentation and material actions correctly. Understand the ISO 9001 system and ensure hourly reports maintain conformance to all the system requirements.  Ensure all process areas and equipment are maintained in clean and safe conditions to provide the team with an organized workplace and proper tools. Lead/Own 5S initiatives for the area and support 5S initiatives for the site.  Champion continuous improvements by constructively, and professionally, challenging quality, safety, and production systems. Responsible for troubleshooting processes and equipment. Performing problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues or to initiate continuous improvement. Innovatively approach problem solving through team engagement to determine effective solutions. Ensure that all standard operating procedures, PI sheets and MES Order instructions are clearly understood and followed by hourly reports. Proactively identify maintenance issues and ensure that accurate work notifications are entered into SAP. Work with Maintenance Leader to ensure equipment repair needs are properly identified and prioritized using the work order system. Ensure equipment is properly prepared with timely and complete Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTOs). Release preventative maintenance orders (PM’s) from SAP. Print and distribute to operating areas Independently develop, or support the development of, efficient procedures and systems that ensure business needs will be met.

  Maintaining production and Shipping of quality products that meet customer standards. Manage out of specification material by coordinating w/Author, Shipping, Production Superintendent and QA Lead along with appropriate documentation (T-changes/T-blends).  Ensure that the team performs the necessary SAP transactions, enters correct information, timely closes out PI sheets and MES Orders correctly and completely, and executes rework documentation and material actions correctly. Understand the ISO 9001 system and ensure hourly reports maintain conformance to all the system requirements.  Ensure all process areas and equipment are maintained in clean and safe conditions to provide the team with an organized workplace and proper tools. Lead/Own 5S initiatives for the area and support 5S initiatives for the site.  Champion continuous improvements by constructively, and professionally, challenging quality, safety, and production systems. Responsible for troubleshooting processes and equipment. Performing problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues or to initiate continuous improvement. Innovatively approach problem solving through team engagement to determine effective solutions. Ensure that all standard operating procedures, PI sheets and MES Order instructions are clearly understood and followed by hourly reports. Proactively identify maintenance issues and ensure that accurate work notifications are entered into SAP. Work with Maintenance Leader to ensure equipment repair needs are properly identified and prioritized using the work order system. Ensure equipment is properly prepared with timely and complete Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTOs). Release preventative maintenance orders (PM’s) from SAP. Print and distribute to operating areas Independently develop, or support the development of, efficient procedures and systems that ensure business needs will be met.

  Maintaining production and Shipping of quality products that meet customer standards. Manage out of specification material by coordinating w/Author, Shipping, Production Superintendent and QA Lead along with appropriate documentation (T-changes/T-blends).  Ensure that the team performs the necessary SAP transactions, enters correct information, timely closes out PI sheets and MES Orders correctly and completely, and executes rework documentation and material actions correctly. Understand the ISO 9001 system and ensure hourly reports maintain conformance to all the system requirements.  Ensure all process areas and equipment are maintained in clean and safe conditions to provide the team with an organized workplace and proper tools. Lead/Own 5S initiatives for the area and support 5S initiatives for the site.  Champion continuous improvements by constructively, and professionally, challenging quality, safety, and production systems. Responsible for troubleshooting processes and equipment. Performing problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues or to initiate continuous improvement. Innovatively approach problem solving through team engagement to determine effective solutions. Ensure that all standard operating procedures, PI sheets and MES Order instructions are clearly understood and followed by hourly reports. Proactively identify maintenance issues and ensure that accurate work notifications are entered into SAP. Work with Maintenance Leader to ensure equipment repair needs are properly identified and prioritized using the work order system. Ensure equipment is properly prepared with timely and complete Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTOs). Release preventative maintenance orders (PM’s) from SAP. Print and distribute to operating areas Independently develop, or support the development of, efficient procedures and systems that ensure business needs will be met.

 PLANT CROSS FUNCTIONALLY

Develop effective and positive working relationships within the plant, Manufacturing colleagues, as well as with business partners in other areas of the company (Finance, HR, Sales and Marketing, R&D, and Resources).  In addition to plant production, the Supervisor functions as a key liaison with all departments (Resin, HCHO, Logistics, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EH&S, QA, R&D). Communicate consistently and effectively to ensure continuity of production goals and execution between departments and shifts. Complete defined reports and maintain KPIs as required. Work with Production Scheduler and ensure inventory processes are executed as required. Performance and Results Orientation - Maintains focus on key performance drivers, continuously improves processes, and consistently delivers results. Meet Commercial/Customer service requirements by projecting the workload of equipment and resources and adjusting as required to individual job tasks.  Addresses customer complaints. Support or lead quality investigations. Complete NCRs (nonconformance reports) as assigned and ensure their completion in a timely manner. Resolve quality issues through collaboration with offsite Scheduling, Commercial and R&D personnel.  As the management representative on off shifts provide direction for the Site within prescribed boundaries. Solicit additional resources when required and provide clear communications to senior Site management during nonstandard events. In the event of an off-shift incident (safety, environmental or process) provide the initial emergency response leadership (i.e. act as the Incident Commander). During off-hours & turnarounds, the Supervisor has overall responsibility for the site, including decision-making and providing direction in emergencies. Transport Dangerous Goods Train the Trainer Alberta Transportation Industrial Rail Safety Critical position Other tasks as assigned Competencies

Technical/ Functional Expertise - Applies technical knowledge and skills to gather, collect, document, interpret, and make decisions informed by data.  Computer - Proficient in the use of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP, and other technical software packages, as needed. People Management - Practices basic principles of good people management including active participation in the hiring and training of crew and teams. Able and willing to coach others, share technical knowledge and make time to promote development of others. Adaptability – A problem solver who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment with, at times, limited information and supervision. Able to decisively respond to changing situations and manage competing interests. Decision Maker - Able to quickly assess a problem, decide on a course of action and then execute it under pressure – spills, power outage, regulatory inspections. Teamwork – A constructive team member at the Edmonton Plant who is solutions focused. Able to foster an inclusive, collaborative, empowered work environment that values the contributions of a diverse and inclusive team. Minimum Qualifications  

College Diploma in Chemical Technologist or Industrial Category or 4th Class Power Engineer. Minimum of 5+ years in a Chemical Plant or Process Operating Facility. Field Level loading/unloading experience with Truck and Rail. Basic Supervisory experience with an established team.

  Additional Requirements:

Physical: Requires the ability to wear full and half face respirators.  Lifting capability up to 55 pounds.  Walking, sitting, climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing. Requires visual acuity to distinguish colors.   Aptitudes: 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.  Temperaments: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.  Must be able to provide direction while maintaining a calm and professional persona even in confrontational and stressful situations. Report Fit for Duty, Fitness Capable, Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License, clear Canadian criminal check  Other   We 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.   To 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. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.