Operations Supervisor

We are currently seeking qualified local candidates for this position. Relocation assistance is not available, and candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Lawrence, KS.

About the role

This Operations Supervisor position provides leadership for a manufacturing team in the acid area, focusing on cost management, workplace safety, environmental and health responsibilities, operational efficiency, and community relations in an environment of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance / Foster Positive Safety Culture:
  • Ensure employees comply with plant fundamental and regulatory training
  • Provide a safe work environment by establishing and meeting safety goals
  • Participate in Lawrence Plant safety programs and committees
  • Support the Human and Organizational Performance learning philosophy
  • Ensure environmentally responsible operations
  • Ensure compliance with governmental regulations (OSHA / EPA / FDA)
  • Maintain and support contractor and guest safety
  • Ensure use of Management of Change (MOC) as required
  • Must be able to safely and quickly exit the plant in the event of an emergency
• Meet Lawrence Plant Quality Program Requirements:
  • Understand and follow all applicable Lawrence Quality System Procedures and assist in their improvement
  • Comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act
  • High focus on quality culture continuous improvement
• Maintain Employee Relationships:
  • Promote employee growth and development
  • Promote employee value and support diversity
  • Facilitate establishment of employee goals
  • Provide recognition and rewards
  • Provide ongoing feedback and coaching
  • Recruit prospective employees
  • Provide salary planning
  • Provide an enjoyable work environment
  • Promote teamwork, participation, and consensus-style decision making
  • Resolve conflicts
  • Set and communicate expectations for all jobs
• Manage Plant Operations:
  • Meet production commitments – serve as acid area production planner
  • Maintain plant asset effectiveness
  • Protect assets (people, property, product)
  • Facilitate plant improvements
  • Develop and implement long-range plans
  • Manage plant product portfolio changes
  • Optimize utility services (natural gas fired boilers, water treating, etc.) for the site
  • Serve as backup railroad coordinator and bulk acid shipping coordinator for the plant
  • Oversee ISO container fleet management
  • Order raw materials for Acid business
  • Manage Acid plant scheduling and timekeeping
• Ensure Cost Management:
  • Establish budget and manage to fixed cost targets
  • Review costs monthly and communicate budget variances
  • Pursue cost improvement opportunities
  • Provide contingency planning as necessary
• Meet Business Commitments:
  • Ensure compliance with corporate objectives
  • Communicate and advocate plant capabilities
  • Communicate with onsite customer about production plans for P4 transfer
  • Respond to customer needs
  • Manage and participate in customer visits and audits
  • Evaluate and implement feasible new product and process opportunities
  • Interface with MTS and sales

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (Chemical Engineering preferred), or a high school diploma/GED with relevant manufacturing experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques including plant operations
• Management and leadership skills
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal and labor relations skills
• Interfacing skills at all levels, as well as with external contacts and customers

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Physical Demands

• PPE:
  • Required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment, which may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and full hazmat suits with respirators
  • Must be SCBA trained and clean shaven
• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to regularly move and/or lift up to 50 lbs
  • Wear appropriate PPE
  • Climb stairs and/or ladders

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Pay

Salary Range: $74,000 - $101,000

Annual Bonus Target: 7%, subject to plan provisions.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits starting the first of the month after hire
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower health insurance costs
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program providing most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one with a generous company matching contribution (100% vested after one year of service)
• Crisis assistance to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program with comprehensive mental health support for employees and household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group (ERG) participation
• Free membership to a program offering discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and more