Production Supervisor Chemical Mfg 1st Shift
About The Position
Daubert Chemical Company is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in a batch-process chemical manufacturing facility. The role oversees a team of chemical operators and helps maintain a safe, efficient, high-quality production environment. The supervisor is expected to lead by example, support teamwork, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement. The position also involves coordinating production schedules and workflow, developing employees, maintaining technical documentation, managing budget considerations, and addressing equipment maintenance needs. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and chemicals, and occasionally to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Noise levels are quiet in office areas and moderate to loud in the plant, depending on activity. Relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior leadership experience.
- Ability to understand production-line processes and mechanics and learn chemical operations in a dynamic, results-oriented plant environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to lead continuous improvement, lead by example, and troubleshoot process problems as an on-shift resource.
- Ability to manage, train, and develop employees and to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Planning and organization skills, effective problem-solving, ability to multitask, and ability to delegate.
- Strong collaboration and team-building skills across functions.
- Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to walk; handle or feel objects with both hands; talk and hear; stand, sit, reach with both arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or another technical discipline is strongly preferred.
- Prior ERP experience and timecard management experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team in the production department of a batch-process chemical manufacturing facility.
- Promote safety, maintain a regular presence on the plant floor, and promptly report injuries, incidents, and near misses.
- Ensure work follows SOPs, safety guidelines, and ISO 9000 quality standards, and use 5S tools to maintain an organized work environment.
- Complete continuous-improvement projects and participate in cross-departmental sub-teams as needed.
- Supervise, mentor, and coach chemical operators to develop a high-performance work group.
- Update SOPs, batch instructions, and other technical documents supporting the quality system and chemical processes.
- Coordinate with other production leaders to review priorities, plan schedules, manage workflow, maintain accurate inventory, and meet production goals.
- Consider budget constraints when making decisions and explain budget deviations.
- Evaluate and document employee performance, provide constructive feedback and recommendations, and collaborate with HR on hiring, promotions, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
- Issue and follow up on maintenance work orders to support reliable processes for operators.
- Oversee and facilitate employee training on equipment operation, work practices, and safety procedures, ensuring timely completion and effective application.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $90,000–$120,000 plus a management incentive compensation plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus voluntary benefit offerings.
- 401(k) with immediate company match.
- Paid time off, including 11 annual holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Disability, family, and military leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
