Production Shift Supervisor

Atlantic Alumina Company; Gramercy (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Alumina Company in Gramercy, LA seeks a Production Shift Supervisor to manage the daily unit performance, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency in a high pace plant environment. You will report to the Unit Manager, supervise hourly operators, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure SAP transactions and reporting are completed accurately and on time.

TWIC and SAP knowledge are a plus; a high school diploma and 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing supervisor experience required (3–5 years).
• Ability to read/process information and write reports.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental permits beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day unit performance to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Ensure area housekeeping and safety compliance for all personnel.
• Coordinate with maintenance for permits, lockouts, and equipment readiness.
• Accurately process SAP work requests and material reservations.
• Lead training and evaluate operator performance, coaching for improvement.

Skills

Supervision of manufacturing

Safety leadership

Team communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

College or trade school preferred

TWIC credential

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

Title: Production Shift Supervisor

Department:

Reports To: Unit Superintendent

Position Location: Gramercy

FLSA Status:

Effective Date: 08-01-2026

SUMMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day performance of the assigned unit to ensure that productivity and quality standards are achieved in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Organization Structure:

This position reports to the Unit Manager and has direct line supervision over the hourly operators in the assigned segment of the manufacturing process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that area housekeeping is properly maintained and that all company and contract personnel working within the area perform work safely in accordance with Atalco policies and in compliance with environmental permits.
• Ensures that area team members are prepared to work safely, that they have the appropriate tools and equipment, that all positions are adequately covered, and that assigned duties are performed in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicates plant goals and objectives effectively to team members.
• Updates area visual information boards and prepares and distributes reports on time with current, accurate process conditions and equipment status.
• Maintains detailed, current knowledge of process parameters and equipment conditions, and ensures that routine and other assigned operator duties are properly performed.
• Coordinates appropriate preparation, turnaround, maintenance, and return to service of area equipment.
• Collaborates with maintenance personnel to ensure safe work permits and equipment lock outs are issued in a timely manner.
• Accurately completes all SAP transactions related to work requests and material reservations.
• Assists Area Trainer with new operator training. Reviews trainees' progress and provides feedback to Training Department and area management.
• Seeks to develop themselves and others. Evaluates performance of team members and provides feedback through periodic and annual evaluations identifying strengths and weaknesses in performance. Actively and effectively communicates and coaches team members to promote excellence in the workplace.
• Investigates incidents, identifies unsafe aspects, participates in development of corrective actions, and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Verifies that hourly time records reflect the work performed.

Education/Training Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, plus work experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Three to five years manufacturing supervisor experience preferred.
• College and/or trade school preferred.
• TWIC
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Post Offer/Acceptance:

• Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy's required drug screening and physical examination.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information. Ability to write reports and basics business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 100 feet. Must possess ability to carry and utilize all required personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather conditions.
• Fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring flexibility and resilience
• May require travel and on-site presence with affected business units

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, plus work experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Three to five years manufacturing supervisor experience preferred.
• College and/or trade school preferred.
• TWIC
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.