Production Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the daily production operations on a designated shift or unit within the chemical plant. This role ensures that manufacturing processes adhere to procedures/work instructions, safety standards, quality specifications, production schedules, and cost objectives. The supervisor leads and mentors a team of operators and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Drive a non-negotiable culture of safety, implementing and enforcing the "No Tolerance to Deviation" and Stop Work Authority policies across the shift team
• Ensure all employees and contractors understand and follow established company and site policies and operational procedures
• Directly manage Production Technicians, ensuring all personnel are formally qualified, competent, and capable for their assigned tasks
• Mandate and verify successful completion of Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and strict adherence to the Safe Work Permit (SWP) system
• Serve as leader for the internal Emergency Response (ER) team, ensuring readiness and effective execution of emergency procedures
• Balance competing priorities—safety, quality, productivity, manpower, cost, and morale—to ensure positive integrated results
• Champion Safety and Quality Leadership, intervening immediately on deviations and unsafe acts
• Lead investigations into root causes of quality, safety, and reliability issues
• Manage workforce planning, schedule management, and inventory control for the shift
• Ensure achievement of all Production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including personal safety, process safety, quality, OEE, and cost of production
• Manage and prioritize maintenance activities and shutdowns to minimize schedule impact and maximize reliability
• Ensure all key operating documents (SOPs, WIs) are accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicated to the team
• Oversee structured training of new personnel on core production systems
• Facilitate cross-training to build workforce flexibility and resilience
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and decisive problem-solving within shift teams

About you

• At least a Diploma, preferably in Chemical Process Technology or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5+ years experience in process, production, or project engineering, preferably within high purity specialty chemicals, food, nuclear, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical plant operations
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Comprehensive understanding of chemical processing systems
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment, encompassing pumps, piping, manifolds, and valves
• Expertise in the characteristics of high purity chemicals and contamination control methodologies
• Knowledge of mechanical processing systems
• Ability to perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues
• Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Exceptional proficiency in problem-solving, strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational capabilities within a team environment
• Fluency in the Subsidiary official language(s), including expert written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to work rotating shifts and flexibility to accommodate changes in schedules and shifts as operational needs dictate