Production Supervisor

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family‑owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

JM Huber is seeking a Production Supervisor at Active Minerals International, a Kaolin Clay production facility in Aiken SC.

Production Supervisor:
This position supervises all production employees on a shift and is responsible for ensuring efficient employee and equipment productivity while maintaining a safe, healthy, and positive work environment.

Huber offers an excellent total compensation package which includes:

• Benefits for physical, financial and emotional health
• Affordable medical plans: wellness credit and company funded HSA choices.
• 401k with 125% company match up to 5% of eligible pay, 100% vested at hire.
• Bonus yearly 401k company contribution of 5%; 5-year vesting schedule
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2nd Shift: 2pm - 10pm M-F, weekends as required

• Enforce and promote safe work practices, including safety training, adherence to procedures, proper use of PPE, and maintaining a strong, proactive safety culture.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of operations personnel; apply company policies consistently while demonstrating the Huber value of “Respect for People.”
• Optimize productivity by reducing equipment downtime through preventive/predictive maintenance, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement of operational and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all Huber policies, safety regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Learn all key production positions to effectively train employees and provide operational coverage when needed.
• Report all EHS concerns or incidents to management for timely resolution.
• Maintain adherence to the Huber Sustainability Management Standard within areas of responsibility.
• Support the introduction of new or revised products and process improvements.
• Maintain adequate inventory of required safety and packaging supplies.
• Provide employee coaching, counseling, evaluations, and discipline when necessary.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and maintain effective communication with employees across all shifts.
• Ensure completion of equipment reports each shift and communicate maintenance needs, including after‑hours issues.
• Conduct daily inspections to ensure cleanliness and organization of all plant and warehouse areas.
• Compile and submit shift production and downtime reports.
• Meet or exceed production targets for bagging and milling operations; create production orders as needed.
• Collaborate with lab personnel for quality checks and blending.
• Establish SMART goals for team members, provide monthly coaching, and evaluate performance.
• Follow all applicable QMS procedures and maintain ISO‑compliant documentation.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• HS Diploma or GED required. Two or more years of college, with a focus on manufacturing, operations, safety, mining, or business management preferred.
• One to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong moral and ethical standards.
• Proficient with computers and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to operate various production equipment.
• General working knowledge of MSHA safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively lead others utilizing coaching, mentoring and teamwork skills.

Work is performed mostly in a production environment. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying up to 55 lbs. on a regular basis. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb up to 70 feet. Able to operate hand and foot controls simultaneously. Manual…