UltraLime Plant Production Supervisor

JOB TITLE: UltraLime Plant Production Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Director of Manufacturing

STATUS: Full time, exempt

LOCATION: Beaumont, TX

SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$80,000/year based on interview outcome and qualifications

BENEFITS: Medical with HRA, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 6% 401k match, 3 mental wellness visits

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

Applied Specialties, Inc. (ASI):

Applied Specialties, Inc. was founded in 1981 as a water treatment company that specialized in providing heavy industry clients with service and technology geared to individual needs. The founding concept was, and remains today, concentrate on solving client problems with as little chemical as possible. ASI was acquired by Tidal Vision in 2024, and both work towards providing valuable solutions to our customers while serving our mission.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

The UltraLime Plant Production Supervisor is responsible for daily production activities on the shop floor and plant site. This person shall manufacture production batches. They will also fill totes, drums, and bulk tankers with product as required. Maintain a clean and clutter free workspace. Perform minor maintenance tasks as requested. Be capable of regularly lifting containers of up to 60 pounds as part of the daily routine. This person will be responsible for the implementation of the production and bulk material schedules. This person will supervise the production and warehouse employees and will work with other departments to provide quality, expedited products to our customers.

Your Team:

This position may supervise one to five people that could include Production Technician, Lead Production Technician, Warehouse Specialist and/or Administrative Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Selects the best method for meeting production quotas based on availability of personnel, equipment and capital resources; Approves staff scheduling.
• Oversees performance of production & warehouse staff as it relates to quality, productivity, safety and compliance.
• Proposes and implements production improvements.
• Ensures that plant inventories are maintained at their optimal level; conducts mandatory annual physical inventories.
• Maintains production and quality control standards.
• Coordinates production activities with those of other departments.
• Works directly with laboratory personnel regarding formula changes and QC parameters.
• Ensures compliance of all health and safety standards.
• Coordinates all freight activities (both incoming and outgoing) with purchasing, customer service.
• Supervises maintenance (including preventative) of all plant equipment and trailers.
• Supervises maintenance, cleaning, and overall appearance of warehouse and Plant site; submits weekly warehouse/production inspection reports.
• Coordinate vendors (plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Manufactures production batches.
• Generates and receives batch records to submit to Avon Lake office.
• Warehouse transfers to submit to Avon Lake office.
• Location transfers to submit to Avon Lake office.
• Audits and verifies in process batch records as needed.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Assist with emergency response activities at the facility.
• Assist with movement of wastes (including hazardous, universal, and used oil) to storage areas or onto trucks.
• Complies with all EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations and company policy.
• Reports all accidents, injuries/illnesses, spills to supervisor.
• Adhere to ISO documents and meet company/department quality, environmental & safety objectives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or higher.
• 6-14 years of chemical production and DOT experience.
• Knowledge and familiarity with office equipment including copiers, fax, and scan equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a detailed environment with little to no direct supervision.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Use of Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Word and Excel®.

Licensing & Special Requirements

• Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed within ASI’s warehouse. This position will be expected and required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on-site. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required. The incumbent should be able to pull, push, twist, balance, and move with general ease. Hiring is conditional upon background check.

Tidal Vision and ASI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000