Supervisor, Area Chemical

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Full Time Memphis TN, Memphis, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition

For more than 75 years, Minasolve Specialties has built a strong heritage of manufacturing excellence supported by a unique, family-oriented culture and high level of employee engagement. We are more than a place to work. We seek career-minded individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build a future with our organization.

Our base chemical is derived from renewable resources and is environmentally friendly. We offer challenging and meaningful work, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are currently seeking an experienced Area Supervisor, Chemical Manufacturing to join our team.

The Area Supervisor is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and direction to a team of approximately 12 to 14 shift operators supporting chemical synthesis and purification operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations while achieving production targets and promoting continuous improvement.

Serving as an important link between management and operating personnel, the Area Supervisor works closely with Area Engineering, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Purchasing, and other support functions to achieve operational objectives.

The successful candidate will be a visible, hands‑on leader who establishes clear expectations, develops employees, promotes accountability, and reinforces Minasolve's commitment to safety and operational excellence.

This position reports to the Area Manager
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Safety, Environmental & Operational Compliance

• Demonstrate visible leadership in support of Minasolve's safety culture by incorporating safety into daily activities, decisions, and employee interactions.
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices, environmental requirements, company policies, and applicable requirements within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.
• Promote sustainable housekeeping standards and maintain a safe, organized operating environment.

Production & Operational Leadership

• Lead shift operations to safely meet or exceed established production, quality, and operating objectives.
• Establish clear performance expectations and routinely monitor results through direct observation, area walkthroughs, and operating data.
• Provide second‑level troubleshooting support to operators to identify and correct manufacturing process issues.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including shutdowns, repairs, startups, and return‑to‑service activities.
• Support reliable operations by coordinating the availability of raw materials and consumables, including purchasing requirements and inter‑plant transfers.
• Build a high‑performance culture through visible leadership, coaching, teamwork, communication, and accountability.
• Lead, motivate, and develop operating personnel while ensuring adherence to company performance and conduct standards.
• Develop and execute operator training and qualification plans that support both immediate business requirements and the long‑term capability of the operating team.
• Address performance or conduct concerns and administer corrective action in accordance with company policy when appropriate.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling requirements for continuous 24/7 manufacturing operations
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• Identify and support opportunities to improve safety, reliability, productivity, efficiency, and overall operating performance.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect current…