West Bromine Operations Superintendent

About the role

This role is responsible for providing overall leadership of operating areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across production units.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of assigned operating areas, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations
• Drive a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the organization
• Oversee and support Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, holding them accountable for both technical and day-to-day leadership
• Ensure compliance with all site and corporate safety, environmental, and quality policies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency
• Proactively address operational needs including staffing, CAPEX, maintenance, and cost management
• Monitor production performance to ensure achievement of safety, quality, and output targets
• Lead daily and weekly operational prioritization and planning
• Approve MOCs, work permits, incident reports, and operating procedures
• Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOPs) aligned with business objectives
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify and implement cost reduction and reliability improvements
• Conduct regular audits (permits, housekeeping, JSA, 5S, etc.) to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Act as the escalation point for operational issues, minimizing impact to business performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline + 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including team development and accountability
• Strong understanding of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence
• Proven ability to manage multiple operating units and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization

Qualifications

• I t’d be great if you also have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in bromine, chemical processing, or similar industrial operations
• Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong safety cultures
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with PSM programs, operating procedures, and permit systems

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Effective communication and engagement at all organizational levels
• Comprehensive knowledge of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence
• Experience in managing multiple operating units and competing priorities
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance
• Proficiency in process safety management (PSM) programs, operating procedures, and permit systems

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth.