Plant Supervisor (Dallas)

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Safety, Health, Environment, and Compliance:· Promote a safety-first culture and ensure all employees work in compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.· Lead safety meetings, workplace inspections, hazard recognition activities, and corrective action initiatives.· Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and implement preventive measures.· Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and company policies.· Support and promote all Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, and Sustainability programs.Production and Operations Leadership:· Direct and coordinate daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.· Monitor and optimize furnace operations, expansion processes, packaging systems, and material handling equipment.· Establish daily production priorities and communicate expectations to operations personnel.· Monitor production rates, yields, downtime, quality performance, and operating costs.· Ensure customer orders are produced and shipped according to schedule.· Coordinate shift coverage, staffing plans, and operating schedules to support business needs.· Develop and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.Quality Management:· Ensure all products meet established quality specifications and customer requirements.· Monitor process controls, testing activities, and quality performance trends.· Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to product quality issues.· Work closely with quality personnel to maintain compliance with internal and external quality standards.Equipment Reliability and Maintenance Coordination:· Partner with Maintenance to prioritize and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.· Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and uptime.· Participate in troubleshooting production and equipment issues.· Support capital projects, equipment modifications, and process improvement initiatives.· Ensure operational readiness of furnaces, packaging systems, screens, dust collection systems, compressors, conveyors, and material handling equipment.Inventory and Material Management:· Monitor raw material, packaging material, and finished goods inventories.· Ensure inventory accuracy through proper material tracking and reporting.· Coordinate raw material deliveries and finished product shipments.· Support warehouse and logistics activities to maintain customer service levels.Leadership and Employee Development:· Supervise, coach, train, and develop plant personnel.· Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.· Conduct employee performance evaluations and support employee development plans.· Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and employee engagement.· Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce development activities.· Develop future leaders and strengthen workforce capabilities within the operation.Continuous Improvement:· Lead Lean Manufacturing, 6S, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.· Analyze operational data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.· Implement standard work practices, operating procedures, and process controls.· Drive initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance operational reliability.Reporting and Administrative Responsibilities:· Prepare and review production, quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory reports.· Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.· Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate results to management.· Assist with annual budgets, cost control initiatives, and operational planning activities.· Provide regular updates to management regarding plant performance and improvement opportunities. Supervisory Responsibilities:· Directly supervises production personnel and shift leaders.· Provides leadership and direction for all operating personnel.· Coordinates activities between Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and Warehouse functions.· Participate in employee selection, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions.· May serve as acting site leader in the absence of the Perlite Development Manager.Qualifications:Education· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.· Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.Experience:· Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience.· Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.· Experience in perlite, mineral processing, mining, aggregates, cement, lime, refractory, or similar process industries preferred.· Experience with furnace operations, thermal processing systems, bulk material handling, screening, packaging, and shipping operations preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:· Strong leadership and team development skills.· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.· Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement methodologies.· Knowledge of MSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.· Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making capabilities. Physical Requirements:· Ability to work in industrial plant environments with exposure to dust, noise, heat, and moving equipment.· Ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).· Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support operational requirements.· Success MeasuresThe Perlite Plant Supervisor will be evaluated on:· Safety performance· Production attainment· Product quality performance· Equipment uptime and reliability· Cost management· Inventory accuracy· Employee development and retention· Continuous improvement achievements· Customer service and delivery performance****This position is located in Dallas, Texas****Salary Range - $95k - $110k