Job Title: Manufacturing Shift Leader

Summary:The Momentive Continuous Shift Leader will direct a team of operators to meet EHS, Quality, Service, Schedule Attainment, and Productivity goals for the selected operating area. Will lead and assist in daily operations, training/development, coaching, performance feedback, production scheduling, productivity, project implementation, and communications with business leadership and employees. Responsible for setting clear expectations of team and driving the accountability required. Will also have plantwide Brigade/Emergency response responsibilities. Key accountabilities are EHS performance, schedule attainment, work force development and productivity, and involvement/impact in areas outside normal areas of responsibility (completing projects, participating in plant wide efforts, driving key initiatives and translating to other areas).

Responsibilities Include:

Leadership:

• Champion for comprehensive EHS compliance, including Safe Work Permit proficiency, Air/Water/Waste compliance, RCRA inspections, and support of all regulatory audits.

• Provide leadership of 5S initiatives throughout the area, championing key projects across shifts.

• Responsible for setting clear expectations of the production team, driving required accountability to deliver quality products.

• Site Brigade & Emergency Response team membership, developing towards a Brigade Leadership role.

• Responsible for all aspects of Training for their team, including process training, development coaching, performance feedback, and accountability.

• Provide cross-functional support for Shift Leaders in other production areas

  Communication & Reporting:

• Requires timely and comprehensive daily communication between Shift Leaders and Shifts, utilizing Management Operating Systems tools (Shift exchange, "Tiered" meeting structure, Team Guru, etc.)

• Implement Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking for your shift to define and track execution and support escalation of exceptions.

• Ability to communicate objectives & deliverables with employees, peers, and business leadership via verbal, written, and presentation media.

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  Strategy & Execution:

• Key contributor to the development and execution of the annual Area Safety Plan, leading critical sub-components and EHS initiatives.

• Utilize Goal and Objective-setting tools/processes (Workday) to plan and prioritize short- and long-term deliverables that meet department and site strategic objectives.

• Champion Waterford Site Transformation and contribute to and/or lead Transformation and Decommissioning project efforts.

• Accountable for key production performance indicators for their shift, including schedule attainment, POTIF, OEE & Right First Time. Able to promptly elevate exceptions and drive corrective actions.

• Responsible for production/maintenance schedule attainment, productivity & cost-out, project implementation, area housekeeping, and communications with business leadership and employees.

• Develop technical knowledge and progress toward process system certification in assigned Operating areas.

• Assure production quality requirements are met through both leadership and coaching of operations, as well as engagement with Quality Area Reviews (QAR) and Quality Incident Reviews (QIR)/RCCAs.

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  Employee Engagement:

• Coordinate with Maintenance leadership to set priorities and assign work for Shift Maintenance.

• Responsible for adherence to / enforcement of the Momentive Employee Code of Conduct.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• High school degree

• 3 years of manufacturing experience

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Excellent communications skills

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  The following are preferred for the role

• Associate’s degree

• 5+ years of personnel management experience

• Chemical operations experience

• Experience with SAP transactions

• Process troubleshooting knowledge

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, twist, turn, grasp, and move about the facility. Walking, walking on irregular surfaces, and balancing will be required . Hearing, sight to include depth perception and color vision, and the ability to speak clearly will be required . Occasional lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. and the ability to comply with P ersonal P rotective E quipment requirements (ability to pass a fit-test and wear a respirator is required for certain positions/locations).

  The environment for this position is a Manufacturing setting, with exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noise. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $84,500.00 - $123,750.00

The actua l salary offered i s determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill set s, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable . If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply ! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Flexible , hybrid or remote work schedules may be available based on role.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.

• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

• Short term disability with 100 % base salary coverage.

• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.

• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.

• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.

• Student debt pay-off program.

• Professional development programs and courses.

• Wellness programs and f inancial education.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations .

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