ESTERIFICATION SUPERVISOR

Avril Group-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Conroe, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

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At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more. Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

Lead daily shift operations of the production team by planning work schedules, assigning tasks, tracking attendance, and ensuring output meets safety, quality, and cost standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions; ensure staff are trained accordingly.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams to resolve process issues and implement corrective actions.
Monitor and double-check production indicators (e.g., downtimes, energy usage); analyze data, document incidents, and summarize shift outcomes.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and internal policies; act as intervention leader during emergencies.
Provide performance feedback, coaching, and ongoing training to team members to promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate and compliant production documentation, including shift reports and batch records.
Support raw material logistics and production planning to reduce waste and minimize downtime; coordinate safe handovers during shutdowns or major maintenance stops.
Organize and lead shift meetings to communicate updates, share key information, and align on performance or incident learnings.
Utilize SAP and other digital tools to manage production tracking, inventory, maintenance, and reporting workflows.
Lead daily shift operations of the production team by planning work schedules, assigning tasks, tracking attendance, and ensuring output meets safety, quality, and cost standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions; ensure staff are trained accordingly.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams to resolve process issues and implement corrective actions.
Monitor and double-check production indicators (e.g., downtimes, energy usage); analyze data, document incidents, and summarize shift outcomes.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and internal policies; act as intervention leader during emergencies.
Provide performance feedback, coaching, and ongoing training to team members to promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate and compliant production documentation, including shift reports and batch records.
Support raw material logistics and production planning to reduce waste and minimize downtime; coordinate safe handovers during shutdowns or major maintenance stops.
Organize and lead shift meetings to communicate updates, share key information, and align on performance or incident learnings.
Utilize SAP and other digital tools to manage production tracking, inventory, maintenance, and reporting workflows.

Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Hands-on knowledge of esterification processes and associated equipment (reactors, heat exchangers, distillation systems, etc.).
Strong understanding of batch processing, chemical reactions, and process safety management (PSM).
Strong knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
Familiarity with SAP, process control systems, and documentation procedures
Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related technical discipline OR high school diploma and equivalent work experience.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including occasional weekends or after-hours support as needed
Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Hands-on knowledge of esterification processes and associated equipment (reactors, heat exchangers, distillation systems, etc.).
Strong understanding of batch processing, chemical reactions, and process safety management (PSM).
Strong knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
Familiarity with SAP, process control systems, and documentation procedures
Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related technical discipline OR high school diploma and equivalent work experience.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including occasional weekends or after-hours support as needed

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme

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