Production Supervisor

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SALARY FT EXEMPT Waggaman, LA, US

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long‑term sustainable trends.

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.

• Competitive pay
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, establishing guidelines and controls, and directing the activities in the operating units in order to manufacture and ship products to customers in a safe, economical, and timely manner.

• Developing high standards and methods of accountability for all aspects of Safety, Quality, Costs, Delivery, and People management.
• Tracking performance on a daily / weekly / monthly basis via an approved set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and remedying recurring problems using RCA / DMAIC / Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Actively supporting and enforcing the plant’s HSE standards along with corporate Sustainability objectives.
• Actively supporting and promoting improved performance standards via frequent and consistent Performance Management principles.
• Assertively managing areas of responsibility while respecting established labor agreements
• Expected to support site management team initiatives as well as lead and drive change to assist the site personnel in delivering on their commitments.
• Actively support the maintenance as well as continuous improvement of positive Labor Relations and Human Resources activities that contribute to the efforts
• Actively support and enforce the plant's HSE and Sustainability standards
• Support the operations department to meet or exceed customer demands
• Develop and support subordinates in their chosen career path.
• Provide miscellaneous leadership such as Supervisor Safety Meetings, HSE Committee, SOP Training, etc.
• Interface with internal and external customers (supply chain, business, customers, and suppliers)

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Min of 10 years of experience in an industrial setting within the chemical industry.
• Min of 5 years experience in a line management role preferred
• Proven RCA / DMAIC / Process trouble shooting skills.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred
• Working knowledge of sulfuric acid techniques including regeneration and virgin technologies preferred.
• Strong Leadership, Change Management, and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with internal / external customers and suppliers in a mutually beneficial way.
• Strong safety attitude and solid understanding of safe work practices. Incumbent should be well versed in all areas of process and occupational safety.