Plant Supervisor (Dallas)

Omya•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor directs and coordinates daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, efficiency, safety, and cost objectives. The role oversees production personnel and shift leaders, coordinates work across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and Warehouse functions, and may act as site leader in the absence of the Perlite Development Manager. The supervisor promotes safety, environmental compliance, and quality programs; monitors production and equipment performance; coordinates maintenance, inventory, material deliveries, and shipments; and leads continuous improvement initiatives. The role also develops employees, maintains operational records and reports, monitors key performance indicators, and assists with budgeting and operational planning. The position is located in Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of MSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to work in industrial plant environments with exposure to dust, noise, heat, and moving equipment.
Ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience in perlite, mineral processing, mining, aggregates, cement, lime, refractory, or similar process industries.
Experience with furnace operations, thermal processing systems, bulk material handling, screening, packaging, and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Lead safety meetings, workplace inspections, hazard recognition activities, and corrective action initiatives; investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and implement preventive measures.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and company policies, and support Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, and Sustainability programs.
Direct and coordinate daily plant operations to meet production, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
Monitor and optimize furnace operations, expansion processes, packaging systems, and material handling equipment.
Set daily production priorities and communicate expectations to operations personnel.
Monitor production rates, yields, downtime, quality performance, and operating costs; ensure orders are produced and shipped according to schedule.
Coordinate shift coverage, staffing plans, and operating schedules, and implement operational improvements.
Ensure products meet quality specifications and customer requirements; monitor process controls, testing, and quality trends; support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with Maintenance; monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and support capital projects, equipment modifications, and process improvements.
Ensure operational readiness of furnaces, packaging systems, screens, dust collection systems, compressors, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
Monitor raw material, packaging material, and finished goods inventories; maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate deliveries and shipments.
Support warehouse and logistics activities to maintain customer service levels.
Supervise, coach, train, and develop plant personnel; set performance expectations, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and support development plans.
Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and employee engagement; participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, workforce development, and employee selection and performance management.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, 6S, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives; analyze operational data and implement standard work, procedures, and process controls.
Prepare and review production, quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory reports; maintain operational records and documentation; monitor and communicate KPIs.
Assist with annual budgets, cost control, and operational planning, and provide management with updates on plant performance and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate activities among Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and Warehouse functions; may act as site leader when the Perlite Development Manager is absent.