Production Supervisor - Refinery

Pay Range: $ - $

 

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Production Supervisor you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The incumbent directly supervises all aspects of daily production, on an assigned shift, in one of the following production areas: Chemicals, Catalysts, Refinery, or Material Preparation. The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager in a production area, and directly supervises production operators on an assigned shift.  The production supervisor confers daily with the Superintendent regarding overall production plans and schedules, problem areas, and the exchange of information between shifts. 

The role:

As a Production Supervisor, you will help drive our goals by:

• The incumbent is required to operate within safety, health and environmental parameters not only for the protection of employees, but also to eliminate the risk of complaints and violations.
• Promote a positive work environment by maintaining a safe work area, monitoring the union contract and consistently enforcing company rules and provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Effectively utilize manpower, materials and equipment to produce quality products and/or services at the optimum level of productivity to maximize business unit profitability.
• The incumbent schedules jobs, people, materials and equipment, for assigned shifts, to ensure that production campaigns are completed on time and according to customer specifications. 
• The incumbent must work within manufacturing and payroll budgets.  The incumbent may be required to take part in semi-annual and/or annual inventories.
• Maintain effective cost control through the economical use of chemicals and raw materials, overtime assignments, and labor allocations to complete production campaigns, according to customer specifications.
• Responsible for supervising the daily activities of union production operators, scheduling equipment maintenance as required, monitoring production processes to ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of services or products to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain existing equipment, reporting any difficulties and ensuring proper repairs are completed expediently; recommend replacement or additional equipment to increase production and/or improve cost effectiveness as required.
• Administer company policies and procedures to ensure that operations meet all federal, state and company safety, health and environmental regulations.
• Responsible for possessing an understanding of PGM chemistry and sound judgment, particularly when new products and/or processes are introduced.
• The incumbent is required to operate within safety, health and environmental parameters not only for the protection of employees, but also to eliminate the risk of complaints and violations.
• Promote a positive work environment by maintaining a safe work area, monitoring the union contract and consistently enforcing company rules and provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Promote a professional and positive attitude through contact with customers and/or representatives.
• Maintain quality assurance and strict process procedures to assure customer commitment and on time delivery.
• Assist in training newly hired chemical operators.
• Responsible for performing some of the Superintendent's duties during his or her absence
• May perform other duties as required.

Key Skills the will help you succeed in this role:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 8 years of experience in a batch and/or continuous batch chemical process - Desired
• Precious metal fabrication or process experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Good administrative skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good team building skills

Note: This position is on a 12 hour shift schedule.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits , including health, life, disability and retirements plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift- based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription,  Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing  Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.  For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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