Supervisor, Area Chemical

Minasolve LLC • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 75 years, Minasolve Specialties has built a strong heritage of manufacturing excellence supported by a unique, family-oriented culture and high level of employee engagement. We are more than a place to work. We seek career-minded individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build a future with our organization. Our base chemical is derived from renewable resources and is environmentally friendly. We offer challenging and meaningful work, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are currently seeking an experienced Area Supervisor, Chemical Manufacturing to join our team.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise or lead production personnel.
• Strong knowledge of chemical or mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing immediate operational requirements with longer-term production needs.
• Experience planning and coordinating manufacturing shutdowns, startups, maintenance activities, and continuous operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear work instructions, procedures, and performance summaries.
• Technical education or training with an emphasis on chemical, mechanical, manufacturing, or related processes is required.
• Appropriate backgrounds may include a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, Naval Operations experience, trade or technical school education, or comparable technical training.
• Significant relevant manufacturing and production leadership experience may be considered in lieu of formal technical education.
• A strong personal commitment to workplace safety.
• Visible and effective leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivation and a results-oriented approach.
• The ability to coach, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Sound judgment and the ability to independently manage complex operational issues.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• The ability to collaborate successfully with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and other functional teams.
• Professional self-awareness and the ability to adapt leadership and communication approaches to effectively lead a diverse manufacturing team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with catalytic reactions, hydrogenation, distillation separations, and/or hydrogen reformer operations.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate visible leadership in support of Minasolve's safety culture by incorporating safety into daily activities, decisions, and employee interactions.
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices, environmental requirements, company policies, and applicable requirements within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.
• Promote sustainable housekeeping standards and maintain a safe, organized operating environment.
• Lead shift operations to safely meet or exceed established production, quality, and operating objectives.
• Establish clear performance expectations and routinely monitor results through direct observation, area walkthroughs, and operating data.
• Provide second-level troubleshooting support to operators to identify and correct manufacturing process issues.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including shutdowns, repairs, startups, and return-to-service activities.
• Support reliable operations by coordinating the availability of raw materials and consumables, including purchasing requirements and inter-plant transfers.
• Build a high-performance culture through visible leadership, coaching, teamwork, communication, and accountability.
• Lead, motivate, and develop operating personnel while ensuring adherence to company performance and conduct standards.
• Develop and execute operator training and qualification plans that support both immediate business requirements and the long-term capability of the operating team.
• Address performance or conduct concerns and administer corrective action in accordance with company policy when appropriate.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling requirements for continuous 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve safety, reliability, productivity, efficiency, and overall operating performance.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect current operating practices and develop procedures for new or modified processes.
• Monitor and communicate key operating performance measures, including process yields, inventory, energy usage, overtime, and other operational metrics.
• Prepare clear work instructions, operating plans, and daily or weekly performance reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for employees and eligible family members
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Enhanced 401(k) retirement program
• Paid annual physical
• Safety glasses and safety shoe reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager