Production Supervisor Crew B

Essential Functions

• Leadership & Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop production employees, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, operating procedures, and quality standards. Conduct 30-60-90-day evaluations, facilitate training, and drive employee engagement and performance improvement.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all safety, environmental, and compliance regulations are met in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies. Conduct safety talks, incident reviews, and risk assessments to maintain a safe work environment.
• Production Oversight & Optimization: Monitor batch operations and chemical production processes to ensure efficiency, quality control, and adherence to production schedules. Identify and troubleshoot process inefficiencies using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Process & Quality Control: Conduct audits, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and collaborate with cross-functional teams including maintenance, logistics, customer service, and finance to ensure seamless operations. Implement process improvements and drive operational excellence.
• Shift Management & Communication: Lead shift handoffs and ensure seamless communication between teams. Work closely with maintenance and production staff to address any operational challenges.

Competencies

• Initiative
• Positive attitude and approach to the job responsibilities and the Polynt team
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Ability to retain large amounts of information
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, industrial production, and process optimization preferred
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), ISO 9001 standards, and OSHA compliance
• Strong technical proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to analyze production data, identify process inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in batch chemical processing or manufacturing operations

Skills Required

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability and desire to lead crews and improve performance
• Solid verbal and written communication skills are required
• Computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Office, DCS/PLC, etc.)
• Knowledge/experience with process/mechanical equipment, DCS / PLC systems, piping, material handling equipment, heavy equipment etc.
• Miscellaneous math skills (inc. weights, measures and conversions)
• Process troubleshooting skill
• Knowledge of OSHA/PSM, EPA, and other applicable codes and standards

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary

$115,000 to $120,000