Base pay range
$95,000.00 / yr - $105,000.00 / yr
Additional compensation
Annual Bonus
Location : West Memphis, AR
Reports To : Plant Manager
Job title
Professional Search Manager - Operations / Supply Chain / Engineering
Chemical Operations Supervisor – Bromine Facility
Position summary
A confidential chemical manufacturer is seeking a Chemical Operations Supervisor to lead operations at its bromine production facility in West Memphis, Arkansas. This role oversees approximately 20 operators and is responsible for safe plant operations, regulatory compliance, and consistent production in a high-hazard chemical environment.
Key responsibilities
- Manage daily bromine plant operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and site-specific requirements.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate ~20 operators, fostering a disciplined, safety-first culture.
- Monitor processes and equipment to maintain efficiency, quality, and reliability.
- Review production logs, batch records, and maintenance reports; troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
- Enforce strict hazardous materials protocols, including PPE use and emergency response readiness.
- Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Track and report KPIs including production throughput, safety performance, and product quality.
- Lead or support incident investigations and corrective action planning.
- Oversee raw material, bromine product, and specialty fluid inventories.
- Conduct operator training, compliance audits, and regular safety meetings.
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues on shift.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field preferred.Candidates actively pursuing a degree will be considered.Experience
3–5 years in chemical manufacturing with day-to-day handling of hazardous chemicals; bromine or halogen experience strongly preferred.1–3 years in a supervisory or lead role within an industrial operations environment.Demonstrated success managing frontline staff in high-hazard settings.Additional requirements
Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and process safety management.Proven ability to enforce safe handling procedures and lead by example.Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Willingness to travel up to 10%.Must pass background check, medical evaluation, and drug / alcohol screening.Valid driver's license required.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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