Chemical Supervisor - Foxborough, MA

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee a multi-shift chemical manufacturing operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role offers the chance to lead employees, optimize production performance, and contribute to engineering and continuous improvement initiatives within a technically advanced environment.

Client Details

Our client is a respected manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for quality, operational excellence, and employee development. Operating within a highly regulated production environment, the company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Description

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities across a multi-shift chemical production operation.
• Lead production employees to ensure output, quality, safety, and operational targets are achieved.
• Develop, communicate, and manage production schedules across all shifts.
• Monitor raw material inventory levels and coordinate purchasing requirements to support uninterrupted operations.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate workflows with quality, laboratory, wastewater, and order fulfillment functions.
• Investigate and resolve production issues while supporting employees in problem-solving activities.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, quality requirements, environmental regulations, and company safety standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance activities when required.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and support quality management initiatives.
• Train, mentor, and develop production personnel while promoting accountability and high performance.
• Support continuous improvement projects and assist with data collection and reporting activities.
• Step into operational duties when required to maintain business continuity.

Profile

• Proven experience supervising teams within a manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial production environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical production processes and safe material handling practices.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, work instructions, and safety documentation.
• Experience managing employee performance, training, and workforce development.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, inventory requirements, and operational resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as ERP or SAP platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Chemistry education, metals processing experience, or related industrial training would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting engineering projects or process improvement initiatives is highly desirable.

Job Offer

• Leadership position with significant responsibility and visibility within the manufacturing operation.
• Opportunity to manage a skilled production team in a technically sophisticated environment.
• Exposure to process improvement, engineering collaboration, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a well-established organization.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive retirement package including 401(k) and company matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional development.
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on role with direct impact on production efficiency and business performance.
• Full-time, on-site position with consistent scheduling and opportunities for career growth.

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