Blending Supervisor

OMNI INDUSTRIES INC•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Blending Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of Blending and Bulk Operations during the assigned shift. The role provides direct leadership to the Blend Lead and Bulk Lead and ensures batch blending, In-Line Blending (ILB), production support, bulk loading and unloading, material transfers, and related work are performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with production and shipping schedules. The supervisor translates operating priorities and plans into shift execution by setting priorities, coordinating resources, removing operational barriers, and holding the team accountable for safety, environmental, quality, productivity, documentation, and inventory accuracy. The role maintains oversight across Blending and Bulk Operations and works with Production, QC Lab, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Logistics to ensure materials and finished products are available when needed. The position develops the Blend Lead and Bulk Lead as front-line operational leaders, reinforces standardized work and operational discipline, and supports continuous improvement within the department. The supervisor is the primary shift-level point of contact for Blending and Bulk Operations and communicates department performance and operational concerns to the Blending Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous certification at the Bulk Lead or Blend Lead position, or equivalent experience or education.
Strong understanding of pumps, process piping, tanks, filters, and related blending equipment.
Knowledge of bulk truck and railcar loading and unloading operations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and process operations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take initiative and make appropriate operational decisions within the scope of the position.
Demonstrated ability to lead employees, establish priorities, delegate work, and hold personnel accountable.
Moderate computer skills, including ability to use applicable computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed, and work overtime.
Ability to climb and work at heights greater than 10 feet using required safety systems.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities necessary to operate blending equipment, manipulate hoses and valves, access tanks and process equipment, and conduct routine inspections throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, blending, chemical processing, bulk handling, or a related industrial environment.
Experience with blending operations, pumps, process piping, tanks, and material transfers.
Previous experience providing operational leadership, training, or work coordination.

Responsibilities

Provide visible leadership for environmental, safety, and quality requirements, and ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Conduct shift startup and handoff activities, communicating priorities, outstanding work, equipment conditions, and operational concerns.
Ensure accidents, incidents, near misses, spills, and unsafe conditions are reported, contained, investigated, addressed, and documented according to company procedures.
Ensure operations meet applicable procedures, specifications, quality requirements, and ISO standards.
Ensure proper material identification, process routing, tank selection, line clearance, and contamination-prevention practices.
Escalate significant safety, quality, environmental, and operational concerns to the Blending Manager and appropriate support functions.
Maintain housekeeping, organization, equipment condition, and workplace discipline across Blending and Bulk Operations.
Directly supervise and lead the Blend Lead and Bulk Lead.
Set shift priorities based on production schedules, blending requirements, inbound material needs, outbound shipments, tank availability, and other operational needs.
Monitor progress against the shift plan and adjust priorities and resources as conditions change.
Allocate labor and equipment resources to operational priorities and coordinate resources between Blending and Bulk Operations when needed.
Identify potential schedule interruptions, act to prevent or minimize downtime, and remove barriers to safe and efficient work.
Ensure staffing coverage for absences, breaks, training, and other vacancies.
Communicate schedule risks, staffing issues, material shortages, equipment problems, and other operational concerns to the Blending Manager.
Ensure Blend Checklists, BRMRRs, transfer records, Bills of Lading, receiving records, loading and unloading documentation, and other records are accurate and complete.
Maintain alignment among physical material movements, operational documentation, and IFS inventory transactions.
Investigate or coordinate resolution of inventory, documentation, and transaction discrepancies.
Provide timely employee feedback on performance, safety, quality, attendance, teamwork, and procedure compliance; recognize strong performance and address concerns promptly and consistently.
Support employee training, qualification, cross-training, and development in Blending and Bulk Operations.
Promote teamwork, accountability, integrity, respect, and effective working relationships throughout the department.
Support succession planning and development of employees for higher-skilled operator and lead positions.
Monitor departmental performance and identify recurring causes of delays, downtime, errors, rework, inventory discrepancies, and inefficient work.
Use operational data and KPIs to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions for safety, quality, inventory, equipment, and operational issues.
Support implementation of new processes, equipment, technology, and operating procedures.
Reinforce operational discipline, including following established processes, completing transactions correctly, communicating abnormalities, and proactively managing work.
Serve as the primary shift-level point of contact for Blending and Bulk Operations.
Communicate with the Blending Manager regarding department performance, schedule attainment, staffing, safety, quality, equipment, and material concerns.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, QC Lab, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maintenance, and other departments to support effective, quality operations and company and departmental metrics.
Maintain professional and effective working relationships across plant departments.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Blending Manager or Management.