Supervisor, Production

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water‑intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the role

We are seeking a Production Supervisor for our Industry and Water segment in St. Louis, MO. The supervisor will lead the operations team, ensure safe and compliant plant operations, and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead all production operators and shift personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.
• Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety (EHS), Process Safety Management (PSM), and regulatory requirements.
• Manage daily production activities to meet operational targets, production schedules, quality expectations, and customer requirements.
• Oversee raw material usage, inventory accuracy, and finished‑goods management to ensure proper material availability and inventory control.
• Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Utilize SAP and other systems to manage production reporting, inventory transactions, material movements, and operational metrics.
• Lead operator training, coaching, performance management, and employee development initiatives to build a high‑performing operations team.
• Participate as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to plant strategy, workforce development, operational planning, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Support plant shutdowns, startups, troubleshooting efforts, and incident investigations as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience considered.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or chemical plant operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, raw material handling, and production planning principles.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, decision‑making, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective training, coaching, and performance‑management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset for monitoring KPIs and driving process improvements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Attractive benefits package and compensation.
• Multicultural and positive working environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Pay

Starting salary range: $75,000 – $105,000 per year, with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses. Actual salary is determined by factors such as employment history, experience, skill set, qualifications, and business needs.

Schedule

Hybrid work option available.