Operations Supervisor Job Overland Park area,Kansas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Operations Supervisor

Date:
Aug 11, 2026

Posting End Date:

Location:

Lawrence, KS, US, 66044

Company: ICL Specialty Products Inc

The
** Operations Supervisor
** will provide leadership for a manufacturing team with respect to:
Effective cost management, ensuring a safe workplace, meeting environmental and health responsibilities, ensuring the right to operate, manage and develop people, operating efficiency, meeting business commitments in an environment of continuous improvement and maintaining positive community relations. The position will be in the acid area.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Lawrence, KS to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

** I'm interested! What will I get to do in this position?
** Ensure Regulatory Compliance / Foster Positive Safety Culture:

Ensure employees comply with plant fundamental and regulatory training
Provide safe work environment by ensuring safety goals are established and met
Participate in the Lawrence Plant safety programs and committees
Support the Human and Organizational Performance learning philosophy
Ensure environmentally responsible operations
Ensure compliance with governmental regulations (OSHA / EPA / FDA)
Maintain / support contractor / guest safety
Ensure use of MOC as required
Must be able to safely and quickly exit the plant in the event of an emergency

Meet Lawrence Plant Quality Program Requirements:

Understand and follow all applicable Lawrence Quality System Procedures and assist in their improvement
Comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act
High focus on quality culture continuous improvement

Maintain Employee Relationships:

Promote employee growth and development
Promote employee value and support diversity
Facilitate establishment of employee goals
Provide recognition / rewards
Provide ongoing feedback / coaching
Recruit prospective employees
Provide salary planning
Provide an enjoyable work environment
Promote teamwork, participation, and consensus style decision making
Resolve conflicts
Set and communicate expectations for all jobs

Manage Plant Operations:

Meet production commitments - serve as acid area production planner
Maintain plant asset effectiveness
Protect assets (people, property, product)
Facilitate plant improvements
Develop / implement long range plans
Manage plant product portfolio changes
Optimize utility services (natural gas fired boilers, water treating, etc.) for the site
Serve as backup railroad coordinator and bulk acid shipping coordinator for the plant
Oversee ISO container fleet management
Order raw materials for Acid business
Manager Acid plant scheduling and timekeeping

Ensure Cost Management:

Establish budget / manage to fixed cost targets
Review costs monthly / communicate budget variances
Pursue cost improvement opportunities
Provide contingency planning as necessary

Meet Business Commitments:

Ensure compliance with corporate objectives
Communicate / advocate plant capabilities
Communicate with onsite customer about production plans for P4 transfer
Respond to customer needs
Manage / participate in customer visits and audits
Evaluate and implement feasible new product / process opportunities
Interface with MTS / sales

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (Chemical Engineering preferred), or a high school diploma/GED with relevant manufacturing experience.
A minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques including plant operations
Management and leadership skills
Analytical and decision-making skills
Interpersonal and labor relations skills. Interfacing skills at all levels, as well as with external contacts and customer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Physical Demands:

PPE:

At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members. Position also requires the…