Lead Plant Production Supervisor, Chemical Manufacturing

AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

Job summary

AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP seeks a Production Supervisor for its Axis, Alabama facility to lead safe, efficient plant operations and production personnel. You will plan daily production, manage manpower, and ensure quality and KPI achievement.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, enforcing SOPs, coordinating with Maintenance, EHS, and Supply Chain, and overseeing equipment like DCS systems and forklifts. Occasional night/weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chemical manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years of direct supervisory experience in a chemical plant or similar manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to chemicals, dust, noise, moving equipment, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Must wear PPE and respiratory protection.
• Physical ability to perform production tasks including lifting over 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel and coordinate manpower across assigned work areas.
• Plan and prioritize daily production activities to meet schedules, production targets, quality standards, and KPIs.
• Coach employees, evaluate performance, address personnel concerns, and support employee development.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Control requirements, product specifications, batch formulations, and SOPs.
• Monitor production processes and coordinate adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and EHS procedures.
• Lead safety meetings and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, I&E, Distribution, HR, EHS, Supply Chain, and other departments to support plant operations.
• Coordinate onboarding and training of production employees and verify operator competency.
• Monitor production materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Oversee safe operation of plant equipment including DCS systems, forklifts, Track Mobiles, and Yard Dogs.
• Support special plant projects and other operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

P&ID reading

DCS knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Vocational/Technical, Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, or related degree preferred

AIDT training preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Track Mobile certification

Yard Dog certification

Job description

AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP seeks a Production Supervisor for its Axis, Alabama facility to lead safe, efficient plant operations and production personnel. You will plan daily production, manage manpower, and ensure quality and KPI achievement.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, enforcing SOPs, coordinating with Maintenance, EHS, and Supply Chain, and overseeing equipment like DCS systems and forklifts. Occasional night/weekend shifts may be required.