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Are you ready to be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being? CHEP is looking for a motivated Plant Operations Supervisor on 2nd shift to join our team in Kilgore, TX!
Shift
- Current: 4pm - 12:30am
- Effective April 13: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Direct Reports: 25+
The Plant Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of safety, service, quality and cost.
Major/Key Accountabilities
- Supervise the work of all production employees – oversees production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods.
- Provide hands-on leadership as a supervisor, responsible for mentoring and coaching all employees and working through employee relations issues.
- Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies
- Responsible, in consultation with Plant Manager, for the cost and yield performance of the Plant in partnership with the overall P&L of the Plant.
- Support cost control initiatives and process control within the Plant.
- Review operations activities, including local transportation activities, to maintain compliance with all Federal, State and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD)
- Drive Safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the Plant
- Ensure the consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the Plant in accordance with the PMS Commercial Organization, Global Supply Chain
- Deliver best operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant while maintaining critical quality and raw material utilization standards that are necessary to maintain customer satisfaction and Plant profitability.
- Ensure compliance through teamwork for all Standard Operating Procedures within the Plant
- Identify Lean opportunities to effectively eliminate waste
- In partnership with Plant Manager, provide leadership to Plant staff to effectively recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities
- Drive efficiencies in asset utilization through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, & driver management while meeting customer expectations.
Experience
- Prior experience in a plant supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with private fleet management/transportation is helpful
- Strong customer focus orientation
- Strong people management capability including non-exempt production workforce
- Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience managing safety performance and programs
- Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics and data analysis
- Familiarity with Lean Thinking concepts and practices
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to build effective teams
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Coaching and Conflict Management Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Project Management skills
- Computer Skills
- Excellent delegation skills
Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
- Lean & Six Sigma certification desirable.
- Bachelor’s in operations/Supply Chain or equivalent
What we Offer:
· Competitive Pay w/ Shift Differential
· Benefits Day 1!
· 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
·FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
·FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
· Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!
Compensation Statement:
The salary range for this position is $61,680 - $84,810
Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.
You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.
The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.
No formal finance background is required.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Salary: $75,000
- $95,000 per year A bit about us: My client is a leading manufacturing company and has a growing new location.
They are looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer to their team.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving products and optimizing production processes to ensure they are maintained and adequate to support the company’s business operations.
Why join us? Compensation Up To $95,000 Per Year Job Details Duties: Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement activities on the production floor.
Analyze and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and automation to enhance efficiency and quality.
Track KPIs and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement on the production floor.
Lead initiatives to reduce costs, minimize waste, and drive sustainability efforts.
Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
Oversee project timelines, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Design, develop, and refine tooling, fixtures, and equipment to enhance productivity.
Pursue and support cost reduction and sustainability initiatives Support new product introduction (NPI) and localization projects to streamline production Develop and improve standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
Qualifications: BS in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Automation preferred.
Degree in Engineering or technical discipline required.
1 – 4 years as a manufacturing engineer or similar technical role Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude and technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to read and interpret technical documents such as drawings, schematic diagrams, operating instructions and manuals.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes.
•Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt a plus, but not required Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD for technical drawings and design.
Strong analytical reasoning, communication, and project management skills.
Knowledge of automation software, robotic systems, SCADA and/or industrial computer networks, HMI’s, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
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Salary: $100,000
- $135,000 per year A bit about us: My client is a leading manufacturing company who is experiencing growth! They are looking to add a Plant Controller to a new manufacturing facility.
The Plant Controller supports the plant with financial reporting, financial analysis and guidance on all shop floor production related accounting.
Why join us? Compensation Up To $135,000 Job Details Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly financial statements, by maintaining journal entries and posting to general ledger.
Coordinate the monthly close process within 3-days of month end.
Responsible for planning and coordinating plant budget activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices.
Understanding the details of key business drivers and how they impact budgets and forecasts, and ensuring that budgets are accurate, comprehensive, completed on time and tied to detailed sales forecast.
Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts within 5 days of month-end.
Review all reserves for reasonableness.
Delivering monthly detailed analysis on plant performance, with commentary and presentation materials on Sales Analysis, Variances and Expenses.
Provide detailed financial reports and analysis to local management team and work with plant manager to understand the trends and advise on interpreting the financial results impacting the plant.
Actively supports plant manager with insight and analysis to enable a more profitable facility.
Develop variance reports enabling plant management team to focus on process improvements resulting in improved efficiencies.
Conduct variance analysis compared to budget, forecasts and prior periods.
Continuously monitor plant activity with daily dashboard focusing on bookings, sales and inventory, variance analysis.
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Assistant or Associate Professor - Forestry
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Overton
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Overton, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Position Description
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton, TX seeks outstanding applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Forest Science to work on forest management and productivity and environmental sustainability. This is a 12-month appointment (75% Texas A&M AgriLife Research and 25% Texas A&M Forest Service) and will be based at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton, TX and will be affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. The applicant will work closely with other scientists within the department, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to build a highly impactful, externally funded, nationally recognized, and self-sustainable research program that addresses issues facing the forestry industry in Texas related to productivity and sustainability.
Position Responsibilities:
Build an externally funded, nationally recognized, self-sustainable research program that addresses issues facing the forestry industry in Texas related to productivity and sustainability.
Address the researchable issues related to 1) Reforestation and land management to produce crops and timber; 2) Utilization of wood and forest products; 3) Forest and rangeland management to produce forage for domestic animals and wildlife; 4) Forest protection against wildfire, pest and destructive agents; 5) Watershed management and water quality of forest areas; and 6) Forest management for recreation purposes. Each research trial will be focused on one or more of the topics listed but will be designed to also evaluate impacts on environmental sustainability including measures of greenhouse gas emissions and soil health parameters.
Address additional researchable issues related to forestry especially as they pertain to adaptive silviculture strategies, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation, soil health, advancement, and valuation of ecosystem services (e.g., water, wildlife, recreation, etc.), wood fiber sustainability and forest ecosystem health.
Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals within the discipline.
Engage with industry professionals and cooperate in outreach activities relevant to stakeholders.
Work with the Texas A&M Forest Service Silviculture Program and District Foresters, Texas Forestry Association, county extension agents, on-campus and other state-wide faculty, and other forestry professionals in the region and participate in activities of relevance to stakeholders. These duties require operating a vehicle to perform duties.
Participate in graduate student training and mentoring.
Participate in appropriate programming to contribute tangible impacts on the economic viability and competitiveness of the Texas Forestry Industry.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Administrative Relationships:
Reports directly to the Center Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton, with guidance from the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University, College Station.
Directs the work of support staff, other technical personnel and graduate students assigned to the project.
Qualifications:
Required job qualifications:
Ph.D. in an area of Forest Science or a closely related field by hire date.
Experience with forest production and management practices and related activities.
Record of peer-reviewed publications of original research.
Valid drivers' license or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
Preferred job qualifications:
Prior academic, post-doctoral, or professional experience.
Prior research experience on production forestry.
Modest teaching experience that will enhance graduate student success.
Modest outreach experience with stakeholder interaction.
Grant writing experience and evidence of the ability to attract external funding.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellence in verbal and written English communication, including a relevant publication record.
Team-building skills, collaboration capacity, and project management abilities.
Location and Facilities:
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton is in northeast Texas approximately 160 miles from College Station. Research programs at Overton include Forage Physiology, Forage Breeding, Soil Microbiology, Beef Cattle Physiology, Biomathematical Modeling, and Ornamental Horticulture. Extension programs in Horticulture, Agronomy, 4H, Entomology, Animal Science, Fisheries/pond management and Honeybee management are represented at Overton. Forestry programs are conducted by the Texas A&M Forest Service. Research facilities and support include office and laboratory space as well as greenhouses, irrigated plot ground, pine forested areas and farm equipment.
Texas A&M Forest Service conserves and protects the resources and lands of the Lone Star State. Conserving Texas' trees and forests, the state agency helps property owners maintain land and natural resources to ensure forestlands remain productive and healthy not only for the environment, but for generations of Texans to come. Texas A&M Forest Service is also one of the lead agencies for incident management in the state. From the initial response to ongoing recovery, the agency strives to protect Texas from wildfire and other types of disasters. Texas A&M Forest Service does this by not only fighting wildfire and responding to incidents, but also by building capacity and increasing public awareness about community protection and wildfire prevention.
The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology in College Station, Texas is a nationally ranked program that engages in interdisciplinary research spanning the entire spectrum of ecological levels, from the smallest genetic components to entire ecosystems. Through these efforts, our students, staff, and faculty are dedicated to safeguarding biodiversity, sustaining essential ecosystem services, and preserving our precious natural resources in a changing world. The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology has 34 faculty, 298 undergraduate and 86 graduate students, and is growing. The Ecology and Conservation Biology program is one of four tracks under the umbrella B.Sc. degree in Ecology and Conservation Biology. The other tracks are Vertebrate Zoology, Ecoinformatics, and the Forest Resources program. The Department is engaged in the campus-wide interdisciplinary programs of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, and Applied Biodiversity Science Program. The Department houses the Biodiversity and Teaching Collections and S.M. Tracy Herbarium, which are among the top 10 university-based biodiversity collections in the USA. World-class research programs in the department address fundamental questions in ecology, and related areas, at every level of ecological organization from genes to ecosystems, producing knowledge that is immediately applicable to the most pressing 21st century grand challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, ecological restoration, and integrative approaches to conservation.
Additional information about Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M University Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology is available at:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Overton:
Texas A&M University Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology:
Texas A&M Forest Service:
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
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