Production Supervisor

Albemarle•Silver Peak, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Albemarle is hiring for a Plant Supervisor. This position is located in Silver Peak, Nevada. The Production Supervisor is responsible for both the Lithium Carbonate and Lithium Anhydrous units’ safety, quality, and production. They will continue to develop and foster an inclusive environment where team members are empowered to continuously improve the department. A successful Unit Supervisor has a strong operational and process background, with great time management, is a successful delegator, and can communicate across the company hierarchy effectively.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
5+ Years of experience in operations/manufacturing environment
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and drive interdepartmental efforts
RCA experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing
Previous leadership experience
Knowledge of Process Safety Management
Experience with MSHA or working in an MSHA regulated work environment
Experience with HR processes
Experience with Lean Management, such as Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

Lead the operation of both a lithium carbonate plant and an anhydrous lithium hydroxide plant.
Ensure safe operation of the unit and facilitate alignment with MSHA and corporate safety policies.
Manage operator shifts, workload and responsibilities
Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure stable and efficient plant operation
Build roadmaps and long-term plans for capital investment and improvement projects
Forecast production and maintain stable production rates
Manage the departmental budget and ensure responsible expenditure
Maintain product quality
Must be able to respond to calls outside of normal working hours to help troubleshoot process issues.