Shift Supervisor

Nouryon; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon in Columbus, MS is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee the sodium chlorate manufacturing process. This role involves leading daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and developing the operating team.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma with technical education or relevant experience. Strong technical skills and a safety mindset are essential for this full-time onsite position.

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary education or five years experience in the chemical industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational problems in a plant environment.
• Experience with computer-controlled plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of sodium chlorate manufacturing.
• Conduct start-end shift team meetings to communicate priorities.
• Support and coach the operating team for skills development.

Skills

Technical data analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics skills

Operational troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED with technical education

Experience in chemical industry

Job description

Overview

The Production Supervisor leads daily safe and efficient operation of the sodium chlorate manufacturing process, driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the sodium chlorate manufacturing process in alignment with site objectives, procedures, and regulatory and certifying agencies (OSHA, EPA, MDEQ, FDA, ISO, DOT, NSF, OU).
• Facilitate effective start-of-shift and end-of-shift team meetings, communicating key priorities, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Champion operational discipline on shift, ensuring consistent execution of operating procedures, checklist completion, sampling, leak checks, housekeeping rounds, and related activities.
• Support, coach, and develop the operating team, including on-the-job training, skills development, and certification recommendations for direct reports.
• Apply fair and consistent administration of company policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, fostering a respectful and productive work environment.
• Routinely assess unit conditions to help prioritize maintenance activities and coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and risks.
• Lead problem-solving and decision-making on shift, communicating plant activities to maintain safe, continuous, and efficient operations.
• Conduct procedure and process confirmation activities to reinforce compliance, quality, and standard work practices.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence in the field, supporting the team with clear priorities, troubleshooting assistance, and technical guidance.
• Prepare units for maintenance work per the published schedule, including equipment shutdowns, lockout/tagout/tryout execution, and permit-to-work issuance with appropriate quality checks.
• Provide oversight of the hydrogen peroxide (HP) and logistics areas during night and weekend shifts, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with at least two years of post‑secondary or military education in a technical field, or a minimum of five years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, interpret, and act on technical data related to plant operations, combined with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Solid math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, percentages, metric system measurements, conversions, and applying these to operating decisions.
• Proven capability to troubleshoot and solve practical, real‑time operational problems in a plant environment.
• Ability to interpret sample results and take timely, appropriate corrective or improvement actions.
• Skill in understanding and accurately following a wide range of instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience with computer‑controlled plant operations and related systems.
• Physical capability to work in a chemical manufacturing setting around rotating, stationary, and high‑voltage equipment; to climb multiple levels; work indoors and outdoors in varying noise and environmental conditions; and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong safety mindset with the knowledge and judgment required to work safely and to direct the safe work of others.
• Adequate vision capabilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment) to perform the essential duties safely and effectively.

Location & Reporting

Onsite, full‑time position located in Columbus, MS. This position reports directly into the Production Superintendent.

EEO Statement

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.