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Join DuBois Chemicals, where innovation meets efficiency! We are a leading company in Chemical Manufacturing, committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. Our team is dynamic, driven, and dedicated to excellence. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our production team to new heights.

Position Overview:

The Chemical Production Supervisor is a key leader responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead, motivate, and manage a team of production workers to meet production goals, ensuring that everyone is aligned with company standards and objectives.

• Production Management: Oversee daily production activities, ensuring that schedules are followed, and production quotas are met. Monitor and adjust workflow and manpower to meet changing production demands.

• Quality Control: Ensure that all products meet the company\'s quality standards. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address and resolve any issues that arise.

• Safety and Compliance: Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring that all team members adhere to safety guidelines and regulations. Conduct regular safety inspections and training sessions.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and work with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resources.

• Reporting: Maintain accurate production records, generate daily and weekly reports, and provide updates to the Production Manager on key metrics such as efficiency, downtime, and yield.

• Team Development: Support the development and training of production staff, fostering a positive work environment that encourages growth and teamwork.

• Problem-Solving: Quickly address and resolve production issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring that production goals are not compromised.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED and equivalent experience
• Bachelor\'s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). preferred 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in working with chemicals or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using production management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within a dynamic company.
• Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and improvement.
• Be part of a company that values its employees and recognizes their contributio

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.