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Production Supervisor, Team Captain

City
Richmond
State/Province
Virginia

Overview:

The Production Supervisor/Team Captain is a frontline leader responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient 24/7 manufacturing operations. With a strong field presence, this role ensures alignment with Celanese’s SQRE principles—Stewardship, Quality, Reliability, and Engagement—while driving team performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
 
This role is key to building high-performing teams, ensuring smooth shift transitions, and upholding safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support shift team to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture through active field engagement.
  • Drive on-time, first-quality production while minimizing waste and downtime.
  • Ensure effective shift handovers, issue escalation, and cross-shift continuity.
  • Coach team members, deliver feedback, and support skill development.
  • Act as the first line of support for operational or personnel issues.
  • Promote Celanese’s Move to the Core (MttC) operating model across daily practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Maintenance, Stewardship, Learning) to support operations and improvements.
  • Participate in and support key activities (startups, shutdowns, changeovers, upsets).
  • Monitor contractor work and ensure safety and coordination with plant operations.
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives and problem resolution.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
  • Safety: Zero recordables, proactive hazard reporting, safety compliance
  • Quality & Reliability: Zero off-grade, schedule adherence, minimal downtime
  • Engagement & Development: Goal setting, team reviews, SQRE participation
  • Operations: Shift turnover quality, reporting accuracy, field presence
  • Continuous Improvement: Sustained housekeeping standards, issue resolution
  • MttC Execution: Adoption of core leadership and operational practices
Success Measures
  • Strong, visible leadership presence on the floor
  • Measurable improvements in team performance and engagement
  • Consistent achievement of production targets with high safety and quality standards
  • Clear, effective communication across shifts and functions

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED Required. Bachelors preferred.
  • Required: 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • Preferred: 4+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Effective time management and ability to lead in a 24/7 environment

SCHEDULE/SHIFT DETAILS

  • This is a rotating swing shift position.
    • Includes both day and night shifts within the same week.
    • Shift Hours:
      • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
    • Rotation includes weekends and holidays as part of the standard schedule.
What We’re Looking For
  • High integrity and accountability
  • Commitment to team and self-development
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across teams
  • Focused, organized, and resilient in a dynamic environment
  • Promotes an inclusive, respectful, and high-performance culture

Application Methods:

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Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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