Production and Maintenance Supervisor

Imerys; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys is seeking an experienced Production / Maintenance Supervisor in Chatsworth, GA. This dual-focused role directs daily production activities, leads hourly personnel, and oversees site maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient.

You will supervise mechanical maintenance, implement CMMS-driven PM/PdM, and coordinate parts and schedules with vendors to maximize equipment availability and plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent mix of education and hands‑on experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance processes and PM/PdM techniques.
• Proficient with CMMS and basic data entry for records.
• Proven ability to lead hourly teams and manage competing priorities.
• Solid communication and math skills to compute rates and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Direct and schedule hourly production personnel to meet daily goals and targets.
• Provide front-line technical leadership and coaching; address corrective actions.
• Track production records including inventories, rates, recoveries, and quality logs.
• Resolve non-conformance issues promptly and effectively.
• Prepare requisitions and coordinate parts, tools, and freight documentation.
• Champion EHS through inspections and timely corrective actions.
• Supervise mechanical workforce and ensure safe maintenance work.
• Implement PM/PdM programs across plant equipment.
• Use CMMS to schedule work and improve equipment availability.
• Coordinate weekly work planning with production leadership and vendors.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Data entry / record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Imerys is a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. We transform a unique range of minerals to deliver essential functions that are critical to our customers' products and manufacturing processes.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Production / Maintenance Supervisor to join our Operations – Carbonates team in Chatsworth, GA. In this dual-focused leadership role, you will direct day‑to‑day production activities, lead hourly personnel, and oversee site mechanical maintenance to keep our operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Directly supervise and schedule hourly production personnel to meet daily operating goals and production targets.
• Provide front‑line technical expertise, leadership, and performance coaching; manage corrective actions and positive reinforcement.
• Track and prepare key production records, including product inventories, production rates, plant recoveries, and quality control logs.
• Address and resolve non‑conformance issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare requisitions, order supplies/parts, and handle incoming freight documentation.
• Champion site Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) efforts through active inspections, hazard identification, and prompt corrective actions.

Maintenance Management

• Supervise mechanical workforce, ensuring daily and scheduled maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Implement, manage, and refine Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) programs across all plant equipment.
• Drive proactive maintenance using CMMS to track equipment defects, schedule work, and ensure high equipment availability.
• Coordinate weekly work planning and emergency work approvals with production leadership.
• Partner with vendors and planners to source cost‑effective parts, tools, and materials prior to job execution.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, OR an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on industrial experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of mechanical maintenance processes and preventive/predictive maintenance techniques.
• Systems: Proficient with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and basic computer software for record‑keeping and data entry.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead hourly teams, manage competing priorities, and solve technical problems on the floor.
• Math & Communication: Solid oral/written communication skills and basic math skills to compute production rates and plant metrics.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and walk/stand for extended periods over even and uneven terrain.
• Exposure to dust, noise, and seasonal temperature changes typical of an industrial outdoor/plant environment.
• Participation in a rotating weekend supervisor schedule.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a key operational facility within a global industry leader.