Booster Supervisor

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Red Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder invites applicants for a supervisory/leadership role at our Ohio facility. You will oversee safety-first operations, back up the Booster/Balloons Manager, and stay on-call to support production.

The position requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage schedules and materials across shifts. Candidates should have 1+ years in supervision in manufacturing and experience in explosive or chemical environments, plus mechanical troubleshooting aptitude.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs regularly and stand/walk up to 10 hours per day.
• High manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company’s top priorities: Safety and Service in all decisions and actions.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Booster/Balloons Manager and be on-call 24/7.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team leaders and act as a trusted listener.
• Manage inventory and ordering materials and products.
• Assist in creating, coordinating, and communicating the production schedule.
• Support tracking and reporting of production efficiencies.
• Complete Management of Change (MOC) documentation and temporary work instructions.
• Develop expertise in plant operations, systems, and products.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and contribute to effective solutions.
• Support the manager in executing company policies and initiatives.
• Promote clear communication and be open to feedback.
• Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team engagement.
• Provide support during employee training and when challenges arise.
• Attend management meetings as a delegate when assigned.
• Use multiple communication methods to engage with employees.
• Demonstrate frequent coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Supervisory or leadership experience

Explosive or chemical manufacturing

Mechanically inclined

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join the Family

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Uphold the company’s top priorities: Safety (1) and Service (2) in all decisions and actions. Serve as the primary backup to the Booster/Balloons Manager. Be on-call 24/7, available by phone and on-site as needed, including overtime. Build and maintain strong relationships with team leaders and act as a trusted listener for employees. Manage inventory and ordering materials and products. Assist in creating, coordinating, and communicating the production schedule. Support tracking and reporting of production efficiencies. Complete Management of Change (MOC) documentation and temporary work instructions. Develop expertise in plant operations, systems, and products. Troubleshoot operational issues and contribute to effective solutions with strong attention to detail. Support the manager in executing company policies and initiatives. Promote clear, consistent communication and be open to feedback. Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team engagement. Provide support during employee training and when challenges arise. Attend management meetings as a delegate when assigned. Use multiple communication methods to engage with employees. Demonstrate frequent coaching and mentoring across the team.

Education and Experience

• 18+ years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Ability to read and maintain proper documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions (hot/cold, wet floors, loud environments)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs regularly and stand/walk up to 10 hours per day
• High manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work at heights or elevated surfaces for short periods
• Availability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice
• Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively
• Flexibility to assist with additional duties as directed by the manager.

Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements

• 1+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience in explosive or chemical manufacturing
• Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting experience

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. SINCE 1833, IMPROVING THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.