Production Supervisor

Job Summary: The Chemical Refining Production Supervisor oversees daily refining and chemical processing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is responsible for supervising production personnel, monitoring process performance, maintaining compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensuring production targets are achieved. The supervisor coordinates with maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, and operations teams to optimize refining processes, minimize downtime, and improve productivity while maintaining product quality standards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Management - Manpower complement with the right set of skills is met to efficiently operate all sections at the chemical refining in order to meet monthly volume targets.
• Productivity and Process Improvement -Lead the implementation of productivity improvement projects, as well as cost savings initiatives in the various areas of chemical refining
• Environmental, Health and Safety - Lead the investigation of near-hits and incidents, and ensuring that these are reported and commitment dates for closure of the actions are followed
• Documentation and Quality - Safeguards product quality through careful execution of the PSM and WI, observation of process conditions and timely correction of any deviations. Ensures all data, observations, and actions are properly recorded to support quality, traceability, and compliance
• Personnel Relations - Contribute to positive personnel relations by maintaining effective communication and cooperation with coworkers to support smooth and efficient plant operations.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of any Engineering Discipline, preferably Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience as Production Supervisor
• Experience in chemical manufacturing set-up is a plus
• Proficiency in manufacturing systems, process control technologies and production reporting tools

Skills

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Strong leadership and communications skills
• Process optimization
• Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment and Incident Management

Working Conditions

• 100% Onsite
• Working condition are normal for a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 25 kg.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment and personnel protection equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protectors, safety shoes/boots and hardhats.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Discounted lunch
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Pay raise
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Staff meals provided

Work Location: In person