Mixing Supervisor

Solenis; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 58,030 - 85,107; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Professional growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Solenis in Florence, Kentucky is seeking a Mixing Supervisor to lead production operations within a chemical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement, developing talent, and maintaining product quality.

You will be responsible for resource planning, coordinating with multiple cross-functional teams, and managing production schedules. A commitment to employee development and process safety is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of safe chemical handling and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for an assigned production area.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Process Improvement

Production Planning

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MES production systems

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state‑of‑the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

Position Summary

A Mixing Supervisor leads day‑to‑day operations for an assigned production area in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient production; delivers to plan; maintains product quality and documentation; develops talent; and drives continuous improvement. The Mixing Supervisor is accountable for shift performance, resource planning, and cross‑functional coordination with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain. To be successful in the role, a Mixing Supervisor needs to be committed to employee development, results‑driven, safety‑focused, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, process‑driven environment. Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, this role reports to the Senior Packaging Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities

A Packaging Supervisor is responsible for but not limited to the following:

Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Leadership

• Leads a strong safety culture; model compliance with plant EHS policies, chemical handling procedures, PPE, LOTO, and emergency response protocols.
• Ensures adherence to OSHA and applicable environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, RCRA, SPCC), and plant standards (e.g., SDS use, spill response, waste segregation, emissions logs).
• Conducts safety talks, behavior‑based observations, near miss and incident reporting, and corrective action follow‑through.
• Verifies safe operation of equipment (reactors, mixers, pumps, tanks, filling lines, conveyors) and safe line changeovers/cleanouts.

Production Execution & Planning

• Executes the daily/weekly production schedule; sequence of work orders, assign operators, and manage tank changeovers and startups/shutdowns per SOPs.
• Monitors throughput, yield, and downtime; remove bottlenecks; elevate equipment issues; and coordinate with Maintenance on PM/CM priorities.
• Ensures raw materials, components, and packaging are available; collaborate with Materials/Logistics on staging and inventory accuracy.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensures products meet specifications through in‑process checks, sample pulls, and parameter control (e.g., temperature, pH, viscosity, solids).
• Enforces adherence to batch records, master recipes, and quality procedures; complete, review, and reconcile production documentation accurately and on time.
• Triages nonconformances, initiate containment, and partners with QA on investigations, CAPAs, and change control (MOC).
• Supports audits (internal, customer, regulatory) and ensure area is inspection‑ready.

People Leadership & Development

• Directs, coaches, and develops operators/line leads; conducts on‑the‑job training for SOPs, quality checks, and safe equipment operation.
• Builds staffing plans and oversee timekeeping, performance feedback, and recognition.
• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning; foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control

• Drives waste reduction, right‑first‑time, 5S, and problem‑solving (e.g., root cause analysis, Kaizen, DMAIC).
• Track sand improves KPIts (safety, quality, delivery, cost, people).
• Recommends process, layout, and tooling improvements; partners with Engineering on trials and scale‑ups; validates changes using MOC.

Cross‑Functional Communication

• Provides clear shift handoffs, status updates, production summaries, and downtime reports.
• Coordinates with Maintenance, QA, EHS, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and meet customer commitments.
• Participates in tier meetings and contributes data‑driven recommendations.

Position Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical processing strongly preferred), including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity such as lead, coordinator, or supervisor.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification, Process Safety Management (PSM) training, cGMP and Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) compliance training, formal supervisory/leadership training.
• At least 4 of the following certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt; ISO 9001 Internal or Lead Auditor (ISO 14001 awareness preferred); Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC) or HAZOP certification; cGMP, project or change management certification (PMP or equivalent); advanced ERP/MES manufacturing systems training.
• Proficient with SOPs, batch records, Microsoft Office and production systems (e.g., ERP/MES).
• Strong technical understanding of chemical reactions, viscosities, temperature control, and raw material behavior.
• Strong knowledge of safe chemical handling, PPE, and LOTO; ability to read P&IDs, SDS, and technical instructions.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• Physical requirements
  • Performs work primarily in a professional office or hybrid environment.
  • May need to remain stationary or move about the work site, communicate with others, operate standard office equipment, and manage digital information.
  • Requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor and interaction with production operations.
  • Ability to access industrial environments, including exposure to heat, noise, and chemical processing areas, in compliance with safety protocols and PPE requirements.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world‑class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affimative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $58,030.00 and $85,107.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.