Swing-Shift Production Supervisor - Chemistry/Tech Ops

Element Solutions Inc; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness Program

PTO/Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc, is seeking a Swing Shift Supervisor to lead production technicians, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and keep production schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, working knowledge of Synthesis and Paste processes, and hands-on collaboration with technicians to resolve issues in real time and keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years in a laboratory, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or related production environment.
• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s preferred in chemistry/chemical engineering.
• Ability to work 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, laboratory, or production environment.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient in Synthesis and Paste processes; mentor technicians.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce regulatory and internal EHS requirements; lead safety meetings and act as emergency incident responder.
• Supervise chemical operators and shift personnel; assign daily work and coordinate training.
• Monitor DCS, workflow, productivity, equipment performance, and SOPs to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and operational issues; coordinate with maintenance and lab personnel.
• Serve as primary contact for swing shift operations; support Synthesis and Paste production activities.
• Maintain batch records and production data; ensure effective communication between shifts.
• Foster teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across production.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DCS familiarity

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc, is seeking a Swing Shift Supervisor to lead production technicians, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and keep production schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, working knowledge of Synthesis and Paste processes, and hands-on collaboration with technicians to resolve issues in real time and keep operations running smoothly.