Plant Supervisor

Aquaspersions Limited is a renowned manufacturer and global supplier of high-quality water-based dispersions and emulsions.

To support our growth strategies and expand our customer base in the US market, we are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as Plant Manager for our new production facility in Louisiana.

As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for further developing and overseeing our plant and all plant operations, delivering customer satisfaction, and playing a key role in the continued growth of our local market.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership
• Provide hands-on leadership as a working manager, responsible for mentoring and coaching all employees.
• Manage the work of the production employees to oversee production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods.
• Hiring, training, and supervising personnel, including assigning tasks and performance evaluations.
• Manage plant administration, including demand planning function, to ensure compliance with established policies.

Plant Efficiency and Performance

• Consult with the Group Production Director for cost and yield performance of the Plant.
• Deliver best operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant while maintaining critical quality and raw material utilization standards necessary to maintain customer satisfaction and Plant profitability.
• Continually review operations activities, including local transportation activities, to maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws (OSHA, EPA, FD).
• Implement and manage Lean opportunities to effectively eliminate waste.
• Drive efficiencies in asset utilization through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, & driver management while meeting customer expectations.

Compliance

• Ensure consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the plant.
• Drive Safety improvements across the Plant.
• Ensure ISO quality standards are met working closely with QC Manager.
• Manage maintenance of the site, including buildings.
• Manage the selection and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Manage budgets for repairs and renewals, and contractors.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working and excelling OSHA standards.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• An excellent communicator.
• Good attention to detail with excellent analytical and organization skills.
• Self-motivated and shows initiative.
• An excellent problem solver.
• Familiarity with fleet management, transportation, distribution, and logistics is preferred.
• Experience managing safety performance and programs.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay.
• Vacation Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full-Time Employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.