Facility Supervisor

Ashburn Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Ashburn Chemical is seeking a Facility Supervisor in Houston, Texas, to oversee day-to-day operations of a chemical manufacturing facility. The role encompasses managing production, filling, and shipping functions, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in ERP systems. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facility or operations management experience in chemical manufacturing or industrial production.
• Strong working knowledge of chemical handling, batch manufacturing, and regulated environments.
• Proven leadership in safety management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across production, filling, and shipping & receiving departments.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of blending, batching, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Skills

Chemical handling

Production management

Safety compliance

Leadership

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What You Will Be Doing - Core Responsibilities

The Facility Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of a Houston-based chemical manufacturing facility specializing in metalworking fluids and broader chemical manufacturing. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution across production, filling, and shipping & receiving functions, while maintaining facility readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.

Facility & Operations Management

• Oversee daily operations across production, filling, and shipping & receiving departments.
• Ensure production schedules align with customer demand, labor availability, and equipment capacity.
• Coordinate material flow from raw materials through finished goods storage and shipment.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, throughput, quality, inventory accuracy, and downtime.
• Support scale-up of new formulations, packaging formats, and chemical manufacturing processes.

Production & Filling Oversight

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of blending, batching, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Enforce standard operating procedures for chemical handling, filling, labeling, and quality checks.
• Coordinate lot control, batch documentation, and production records in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Partner with quality, R&D, and supply chain teams on new product introductions and process improvements.

Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control

• Oversee inbound raw materials, packaging components, and outbound finished goods shipments.
• Ensure proper storage, segregation, and labeling of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
• Optimize warehouse layout, staging, and traffic flow to maximize safety and efficiency.

Facilities, Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure readiness and reliability of production equipment, tanks, pumps, filling lines, forklifts, utilities, and building systems.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support facility upgrades, capital projects, and layout changes tied to growth or regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, uptime, and operational efficiency.

Safety, Compliance & Leadership

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Supervise, train, and develop production, filling, and logistics personnel.
• Partner with HR and leadership on workforce planning, training, and performance management.

What Will Make You Successful?

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Engineering, Chemistry, Operations, or related field a plus.
• 5+ years of facility or operations management experience in chemical manufacturing or industrial production.
• Strong working knowledge of chemical handling, batch manufacturing, and regulated environments.
• Experience overseeing production, filling/packaging, and warehouse teams.
• Proven leadership in safety management and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and operational reporting tools.
• Industrial facility leadership
• Chemical manufacturing operations
• Cross-functional coordination
• Clear, accountable leadership

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage