Supervisor, Production

Kemira; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

Job summary

Kemira is seeking a Production Supervisor for the St. Louis, MO plant to lead an operations team and ensure safe, compliant plant performance. The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field and 4+ years in chemical manufacturing, with SAP experience and strong inventory/production planning skills.

You will drive safety, manage daily production, and contribute to site strategy and continuous improvement initiatives in a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production operators and shift personnel to ensure safe, efficient plant operations.
• Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with EHS, PSM, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage daily production activities to meet operational targets, schedules, quality and customer requirements.
• Oversee raw material usage, inventory accuracy, and finished goods management.
• Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, throughput and cost.
• Lead operator training, coaching, performance management and development initiatives.
• Participate in site leadership, contributing to plant strategy, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Inventory management

Production planning

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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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 yearwith opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salaryis 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 acomprehensive 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