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MONSANTO CHEMICAL COMPANY PLASTICS DIVISION Texas City, Texas Bulletin P-0302 Original Issue: May 27, 1957 Revision No. 1, June 15, I960 N. F. Wood, Chairman . H. Jones, Secretary R. V. Butz Leonard Schwab V'. H. Slager '' 7/6 FOREMAN AND SUPERVISOR SELECTION PROCEDURE PURPOSE To outline a formal procedure for selection of foremen and supervisors in the Texas City plant. SCOPE This bulletin outlines the procedure for the selection of foremen and supervisors from the hourly and non-exempt salaried group. RESPONSIBILITIES A. Administration The administration of this program will be the responsibility of a com mittee, consisting of five members. B. Committee Members 1. Permanent Member. Plant Personnel Director (will serve as permanent secretary). 2. Rotating Members - 4. Two at production superintendent level. Two at general operating supervisor level. 3. Chairman The senior rotating member will serve as chairman for a six month period. sc 004507 LAM005717 c. Rotation One rotating member will rotate off the committee every six months. The committee will recommend a successor for the rotating member to the plant manager . PROCEDURE A. Nomination of Candidates Upon request by the Selection Committee, each first-line supervisor may submit nominations from his group. All nominations are to be submitted to the committee secretary in writing, and should be accompanied by an evaluation of the candidate on forms to be supplied by the Selection Committee. Candidates will be nominated on the basis of observation of performance. A minimum of two years employment will be required. B. . Screening On the basis of data from personnel records and information contained in the written nominations and evaluation sheets, the Selection Committee will choose potential candidates for further consideration. C. Notification and T esting The Selection Committee notifies the potential candidate that there is a job opening and that he is being considered for the job. A candidate files application indicating his desire to be considered and is given a battery of aptitude tests to aid in determining his potential supervisory ability. D. Final Selection After all applications have been received and applicants have been tested, final selection will be made by: 1. Interview and written appraisal by future supervisor. 2. Panel interview and written appraisal by two other supervisors appointed by the Selection Committee. 3. A comprehensive interview and written appraisal by a skilled inter viewer appointed by the Selection Committee at its discretion. 4. The Selection Committee and the future supervisor will review the written appraisals and test results and make a final choice SC 004508 P-0302 Page 2 LAM005718 and recommendations to the plant manager for final approval. E. Notification of Final Selection 1. After final choice has been made and approved, the successful candidate will be made a definite offer by his future supervisor, at which time salary and other job conditions will be explained. Definite acceptance or rejection by the candidate will be requested within three days. 2. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified that the position has been filled by means of a letter from the Chairman of the Committee. This will be done constructively to encourage the candidate to con tinue to improve himself and his chances for selection at some future date. F. T raining A training program for the successful candidate will be developed by his supervisor as soon as possible with the aid of the Training Supervisor. G. General 1. The Selection Committee will keep permanent files on all candidates. 2. A complete review of candidates should be made whenever an opening occurs in order to make available new candidates as they become eligible and to eliminate others who may no longer be interested. Prepared by: Personnel_______ (Dept, or Section) 2,l4 \ SC 004509 P-0302 Page 3 LAM005719 APPLICATION I do ( ) do not ( ) desire to be considered by the Selection Committee for a foreman or supervisory job in department. Employee Badge Number SC 004510 LAM005720 ( NOMINATION FORM AND EVALUATION SHEET DATE: CANDIDATE: __________________ DEPARTMENT:_______________ IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: EVALUATED BY:_____________ COMMENTS: ( Sc 004511 i LAM005721 SUPERVISORY INTERVIEW RATING FORM (For use in interviewing candidates) Name of Candidate Evaluator A. WORK EXPERIENCE Duties ? Number of previous jobs? Many contacts with people? Likes and dislikes? How closely supervised? Working conditions ? Hard work, long hours ? Physical demands? Any leadership experience? Able to organize? Able to delegate? Reasons for changing jobs? B. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Too little - too much schooling? Level of school grades? Best - poorest subjects? Honors - activities? Reason for leaving school? Any additional training ? How was education financed? C. EARLY HOME BACKGROUND Father's (Mother's) occupation? Interests and temperament? Economic and social position of family in the community? Poor ? Wealthy? Moderately well off? Leaders in the community? Relatively unknown in the community? Childhood factors Number of brothers and sisters? Over-protective parents? Parental discipline, guidance? Earliest age partially or wholly financially independent? SC 004512 Date LAM005722 SUPERVISORY INTERVIEW RATING FORM - Page 2 C. EARLY HOME BACKGROUND (Cont'd) Motivational influences? Is he chiefly concerned with material things ? Status? Achievement? Moral standards? D. PRESENT HOME ADJUSTMENT Present interests and hobbies? Any leadership responsibilities? Marital status ? Present living arrangements? Wife's attitude toward job? Dependents (number and age) ? Financial stability? Housing, Life insurance? E. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CONDITION Unfavorable health history? Any disabilities? Vigor, energy, stamina? F. MANNER AND APPEARANCE Favorable appearance? Pleasant, friendly manner ? Any unfavorable mannerisms ? Persuasive? Tactful? SUMMARY OF ASSETS SUMMARY OF LIABILITIES OVERALL SUMMARY OVERALL RATING SC 004513 LAM005723 SUPERVISORY CANDIDATE EVALUATION SHEET NOTE: Information on job performance and supervisory aptitude is needed in order to rate the candidate named below for promotion. Name of Candidate Name of Supervisor Nam e of Department 1. What period of employment was the candidate under your immediate supervision? 2. Position of the candidate while under your supervision F rom to <0 .a Irht >4) mU e' 4> 5 QA E 22 01 (U 4) .a 4i -hM cC mO mO 41 _ Q2 E X C QQ *uH U s0 a) p t> IS oi 1. Has self confidence................................................................................ ( ) () () () 2. Uses good judgment in carrying out his work assignments................................................................................................. ( ) () ( ) () 3. Does a full day's work....................................................................... ( ) 4. Has good knowledge and skillin his occupation. ... () () () () () () () 5. Cooperates with his superiors..................................................... { ) () () () 6. Meets deadlines........................................................................ ............... ( ) () () () 7. Makes suggestions for work improvement. . . ............... ( ) () () () 8. Is active and energetic....................................................... ............... ( ) () () () 9. Is dependable in what he says..................................... ............... ( ) () () () 10. Can take criticism.................................................................. ..... ( ) () () () SC 004514 LAM005724 SUPERVISORY CANDIDATE EVALUATION SHEET - Page 2 ) (0 <u _ uz *g QX 4-> 6 2 uu X CO +* U B to to aa> 0 B X O2 2 M >H Q T) J3-M a o ,>> 0 P 11. Gets along with other employees well.................... .... ( ) () () () 12. Applies good safety practices......................................... .... ( ) () () () 13. Would be level-headed in an emergency............... .... ( ) () () () 14. Would get the cooperation of his men........................... 1) () () () 15. Accepts changes in work methods............................... -- ( ) () () () 16. Works well under pressure.............................................. .... ( ) () () () 17. Would be able to train new employees.................... .... ( ) () () () 18. Over all, how would he be in the job for which he is nominated?............ Excellent ( ) Very good ( ) Good ( ) Fair ( ) Poor ( ) Remarks: Signature Date This form should be returned to Personnel Director via plant mail. SC 004515 J-A/W005725 sc 004516 U/MV1005726