Overview
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 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

Lead a group of hourly associates on rotating shifts in multiple departments through production tasks. Investigate and resolve day-to-day production issues; elevate concerns to the Production Superintendent as necessary.

Ensure hourly reports complete all defined documentation and perform cross-shift communications.

Schedule people and assign personnel to meet the daily production schedule. Ensure staffing to meet production demands.

Complete competency reviews after training and conduct annual performance reviews. Provide coaching and written feedback for development goals.

Manage overtime and shift scheduling to efficiently use personnel.

Lead crew meetings to ensure teamwork and alignment; communicate job, safety, and quality expectations.

Coach and provide feedback; escalate formal actions as needed. Communicate with senior management regarding operational issues, changes, and recommendations.

Ensure Site policies and training requirements are adhered to; oversee progression training for crew.

PRODUCTION

Maintain production and shipping of quality products that meet customer standards. Manage out-of-spec material with appropriate documentation. Ensure SAP transactions are performed and PI sheets, MES Orders are correctly closed; execute rework documentation and material actions.

Understand ISO 9001 and maintain conformance in hourly reports.

Maintain clean and safe process areas and lead 5S initiatives.

Champion continuous improvements by challenging quality, safety, and production systems.

Troubleshoot processes and equipment; develop corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.

Ensure SOPs, PI sheets, and MES orders are understood and followed; preemptively identify maintenance needs and coordinate with Maintenance Leader via SAP work orders.

Ensure proper LOTO practices and release PMs from SAP; print and distribute to operating areas.

Develop or support efficient procedures and systems to meet business needs.





PLANT CROSS FUNCTIONALLY

Develop positive working relationships with plant colleagues and business partners in other areas of the company.

Act as a liaison with departments (Resin, HCHO, Logistics, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EH&S;, QA, R&D;).

Communicate to ensure continuity of production goals and KPIs; work with Production Scheduler and ensure inventory processes are followed.

Meet commercial/customer service requirements by projecting workload and addressing customer complaints; support quality investigations and NCRs as assigned.

Resolve quality issues with offsite Scheduling, Commercial and R&D; provide site direction during off-shift incidents.

Act as Incident Commander during off-hours safety or process events; provide direction during emergencies.

Other tasks as assigned.

Competencies

Technical/Functional Expertise – Applies technical knowledge to gather, interpret, and decide based on data.

Computer – Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and other software as needed.

People Management – Supports hiring, training, coaching, and development of others.

Adaptability – Comfortable in agile environments with limited information and supervision.

Decision Making – Assess problems quickly and decide actions under pressure.

Teamwork – Solutions-focused, collaborative, and inclusive team player.

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: Ability to wear full and half face respirators; lifting up to 55 pounds; various movements and visual requirements.

Aptitudes: Ability to understand instructions, perform arithmetic, and communicate in English.

Temperaments: Ability to handle responsibility, work under stress, and lead calmly in confrontational situations.

Fit for Duty, Fitness Capable, Valid Class 5 Driver’s 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, candidates must submit an application through our career site and be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, and authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by CFATS or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment prior to making any final decision.

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📌 Logistics Field Supervisor (Alberta)
🏢 Hexion
📍 Alberta