Plant Shift Supervisor – Safety, Production & Team Leader

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder Company seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead plant operations with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and production efficiency. The role directs and coordinates teams across ammonia, nitric acid, and related units, ensuring adherence to procedures and timely production.

You will supervise daily activities, train staff on safety and equipment, and maintain accurate logs while coordinating with plant management to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and prefer 5+ years of supervisor or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and OSHA-based requirements is expected.
• Experience supervising multiple units and coordinating with plant management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of employees in operation and production of ammonia, nitric acid, and related units.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental procedures are followed.
• Maintain shift documentation: log sheets, PTO/vacation calendars, and daily reports.
• Train staff on safety procedures, process operations, and equipment handling.
• Review and sign off on shift process parameters and readings; escalate out-of-spec readings.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Management of Personnel Resources

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Deductive Reasoning

Written Comprehension

Speech Clarity

Problem Sensitivity

Written Expression

Category Flexibility

Work at heights / PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Austin Powder Company seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead plant operations with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and production efficiency. The role directs and coordinates teams across ammonia, nitric acid, and related units, ensuring adherence to procedures and timely production.

You will supervise daily activities, train staff on safety and equipment, and maintain accurate logs while coordinating with plant management to optimize performance.