Operations Superintendent

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an Operations Superintendent for a large-scale industrial processing facility in the Western United States. You will oversee day-to-day operations across multiple processing areas, drive safety, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and quality.

You will develop frontline teams, coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and technical groups, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while guiding expansion efforts and start-ups of

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex manufacturing operations in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to drive productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with plant startups or capital projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple processing and production areas.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for supervisors and operators.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and technical teams to improve reliability.
• Monitor metrics and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Support startup, commissioning, and expansion activities for new processes and equipment.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Assist with workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain visible leadership during production challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

We are seeking an Operations Superintendent for one of our clients operating a large-scale industrial processing facility in the Western United States. Our client is an established, yet rapidly evolving organization focused on advanced materials production.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex industrial processing operations, driving operational performance, developing frontline teams, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple processing and production areas
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for supervisors, operators, and support personnel
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and technical teams to improve reliability and production performance
• Monitor key operational metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and operational excellence
• Support startup, commissioning, and expansion activities for new processes and equipment
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, standards, and best practices
• Assist with workforce planning, resource allocation, and succession development
• Maintain a visible presence in the operation and provide leadership during production challenges

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial operations, or other complex production environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a supervisory, operations management, or superintendent role
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, and drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
• Experience working in highly regulated, safety-focused industrial environments
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field preferred
• Experience supporting plant expansions, new facility startups, or major capital projects is a plus

This is an opportunity to join an organization experiencing significant growth and transformation, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career in advanced industrial operations