Production Supervisor

ICL Group•Gallipolis Ferry, WV

18d•$66,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor works at ICL’s chemical manufacturing plant in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, and directly supervises Production Operator and Production Utility personnel. The supervisor oversees people and equipment, uses short interval control, root cause analysis, and other production techniques to meet the production plan, and collaborates with Plant Services-Maintenance to ensure equipment is operated according to established standards. The role also covers site management and emergency management duties during specified evening and weekend periods. Applicants must be local and able to commute to the plant; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of relevant chemical manufacturing experience as a Production Supervisor, Production Lead, or Process Operator.
Prior supervisory experience.
Ability to work in an intense-pressure environment.
Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and an ERP system, preferably SAP.
Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including production scheduling, maintenance exposure, and operational analysis.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not provided.
Must reside within a commutable distance of Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia; relocation assistance is not available.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Applied Process Technologies or a related field.
Phosphorus-based experience.
Data management experience.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for production KPIs, including the percentage of overtime worked by Process Operators, and approve Process Operator overtime.
Verify the accuracy of hourly payroll reports submitted for Process Operators.
Plan, delegate, and control direct reports’ work assignments and special projects.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels, document attendance, and plan vacation coverage.
Manage workforce performance and document attendance and performance issues.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
Establish work goals and quantitative and qualitative performance standards for direct reports.
Assess individual training needs and develop training plans.
Manufacture according to the plant production plan and ensure daily reports are accurate.
Complete work permits and coordinate with Maintenance to achieve the maintenance plan.
Operate production equipment to meet manufacturing goals and support maintenance activities.
Perform short interval control to support Production Department KPIs.
Coach Process Operators to conduct root cause analysis on equipment before notifying Maintenance of problems.
Ensure required safety self-inspections are completed and enforce plant safety rules, PPE use, and company policies.
Enter daily plant production data into SAP.
Collect and store Unit Two production product run sheets in accordance with legal requirements.
Perform routine duties of site management leaders during evening and weekend coverage.
Perform Emergency Management Incident Command duties during evening and weekend coverage.
Perform Emergency Management Operations Field Supervisor duties during regular weekday hours and at other assigned times, provided duties do not conflict with another Incident Command System role.
Lead first-level quality, environmental, and safety investigations through completion.
Communicate across organizational levels to support department, site, and business goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
Inclusive benefits for growing families and adoption.
Generous leave and FMLA policies.
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts, when applicable.
401(k) eligibility from the first day of employment, with company matching; 100% vested after one year of service.
Crisis assistance for employees facing unforeseen circumstances.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support for employees and household family members.
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Free membership in a program offering discounts on travel, entertainment, groceries, and other items.
Annual bonus target of 5%, subject to plan provisions.