West Bromine Operations Superintendent Job Magnolia area,Arkansas USA,Manufacturing / Production

West Bromine Operations Superintendent

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Albemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our West Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR.

About the Role

This role is responsible for providing overall leadership of operating areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across production units.

What You Will Do

Provide overall leadership of assigned operating areas, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations

Drive a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the organization

Oversee and support Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, holding them accountable for both technical and day-to-day leadership

Ensure compliance with all site and corporate safety, environmental, and quality policies

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency

Proactively address operational needs including staffing, CAPEX, maintenance, and cost management

Monitor production performance to ensure achievement of safety, quality, and output targets

Lead daily and weekly operational prioritization and planning

Approve MOCs, work permits, incident reports, and operating procedures

Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOPs) aligned with business objectives

Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify and implement cost reduction and reliability improvements

Conduct regular audits (permits, housekeeping, JSA, 5S, etc.) to drive continuous improvement

Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements

Act as the escalation point for operational issues, minimizing impact to business performance

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
+5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry preferred)
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including team development and accountability
Strong understanding of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence
Proven ability to manage multiple operating units and competing priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization

It'd be great if you also have:

Experience in bromine, chemical processing, or similar industrial operations
Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong safety cultures
Background in continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with PSM programs, operating procedures, and permit systems

Benefits of joining Albemarle:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.