Perlite Plant Operations Leader - Safety & Efficiency

Omya; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya is seeking a Perlite Plant Supervisor in Dallas, TX to lead daily manufacturing operations across furnaces, packaging, and material handling systems. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity, coordinate shift coverage, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and at least five years of manufacturing leadership experience, with strong MSHA/compliance knowledge and a track record of continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, train, and develop plant personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Direct and coordinate daily plant operations to meet production, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
• Monitor furnace operations, expansion, packaging systems, and material handling equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

MSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / related field

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

Omya is seeking a Perlite Plant Supervisor in Dallas, TX to lead daily manufacturing operations across furnaces, packaging, and material handling systems. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity, coordinate shift coverage, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and at least five years of manufacturing leadership experience, with strong MSHA/compliance knowledge and a track record of continuous