West Bromine Operations Superintendent

Albemarle•Magnolia, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Albemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our West Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR. This role is responsible for providing overall leadership of operating areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across production units.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry preferred)
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including team development and accountability
Strong understanding of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence
Proven ability to manage multiple operating units and competing priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
Experience in bromine, chemical processing, or similar industrial operations
Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong safety cultures
Background in continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with PSM programs, operating procedures, and permit systems

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership of assigned operating areas, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations
Drive a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the organization
Oversee and support Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, holding them accountable for both technical and day-to-day leadership
Ensure compliance with all site and corporate safety, environmental, and quality policies
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency
Proactively address operational needs including staffing, CAPEX, maintenance, and cost management
Monitor production performance to ensure achievement of safety, quality, and output targets
Lead daily and weekly operational prioritization and planning
Approve MOCs, work permits, incident reports, and operating procedures
Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOPs) aligned with business objectives
Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify and implement cost reduction and reliability improvements
Conduct regular audits (permits, housekeeping, JSA, 5S, etc.) to drive continuous improvement
Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
Act as the escalation point for operational issues, minimizing impact to business performance