Supervisor, Production

Kemira; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemistry, is seeking a Production Supervisor for its St. Louis, MO facility. You will lead an operations team, ensure safe, efficient plant performance, and drive adherence to production schedules.

You will manage inventory, utilize SAP for reporting, and mentor operators while contributing to site leadership and continuous improvement. The role offers a hybrid work option and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing or chemical plant operations.
• Experience with inventory management and production planning.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production operators and shift personnel to ensure safe, compliant plant operations.
• Drive safety culture and ensure EHS/PSM compliance.
• Manage daily production activities to meet schedules, quality, and customer requirements.
• Oversee raw materials, inventory accuracy, and finished goods.
• Monitor processes, equipment performance, and KPIs for safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Lead operator training, coaching, and performance development.
• Participate in site leadership, helping plan and improve operations.
• Support plant startups, shutdowns, troubleshooting, and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Multitasking

Team building

Inventory management

Production planning

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

We are looking for a production supervisor for our industry and water segment in St. Louis, MO who will lead our operations team. This positionperforms worksafely in accordance with established procedures; manages a team of operators;assists with troubleshooting issues and ensures theproper operation of all equipment.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Supervise and lead all production operators and shift personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.
• Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, safety (EHS), Process Safety Management (PSM), and regulatory requirements.
• Manage daily production activities to meet operational targets, production schedules, quality expectations, and customer requirements.
• Oversee raw material usage, inventory accuracy, and finished goods management to ensure proper material availability and inventory control.
• Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Utilize SAP and other systems to manage production reporting, inventory transactions, material movements, and operational metrics.
• Lead operator training, coaching, performance management, and employee development initiatives to build a high-performing operations team.
• Participate as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to plant strategy, workforce development, operational planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support plant shutdowns, startups, troubleshooting efforts, and incident investigations as required.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience considered.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or chemical plant operations
• Strong understanding of inventory management, raw material handling, and production planning principles.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capacity, communication, decision-making, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MS office applications, including word, excel, PowerPoint, and outlook.
• Any other duties as assigned

What you can expect from us:

• Work with a global company that is committed to innovation, cares for people and dedicated to customer success.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Attractive benefits package compensation
• A multicultural and positive working environment

The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $75,000 to $105,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match). There is also the opportunity for hybrid work.

We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyze pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.www.kemira.com