Mixing Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Solenis LLC in Florence, Kentucky is seeking a Mixing Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a chemical manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and compliance with production standards while leading a team dedicated to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree, a minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience, including 3 in a leadership role.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, ISO, or Process Safety Management.
• Strong technical understanding of chemical reactions and safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Develop talent and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Safety Compliance

Process Safety Management Training

Continuous Improvement

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MES Manufacturing Systems

Job description

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; models 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; sequences work orders, assigns operators, and manages tank changeovers and startups/shutdowns per SOPs.
• Monitors throughput, yield, and downtime; removes bottlenecks; escalates equipment issues; and coordinates with Maintenance on PM/CM priorities.
• Ensures raw materials, components, and packaging are available; collaborates 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; completes, reviews, and reconciles production documentation accurately and on time.
• Triages nonconformances, initiates containment, and partners with QA on investigations, CAPAs, and change control (MOC).
• Supports audits (internal, customer, regulatory) and ensures 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 oversees timekeeping, performance feedback, and recognition.
• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning; fosters 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).
• Tracks and improves KPIs (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.

Benefits

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 and 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, consider joining our team.

Compensation range: $58,030.00 – $85,107.00 plus discretionary bonuses.

Equal Opportunity

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled applicants. 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.