Production Supervisor

About Verdant Specialty Solutions Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant's vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant's international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability. Why Join Verdant? Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic 'start up' atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth. Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety. About the position The Production Supervisor directs the day-to-day operational activities and manages HSSE and personnel for an assigned shift of 9-10 operators. This role works on a 12-hour shift schedule along with the operators they are supervising. Position Responsibilities: * Direct safe and efficient daily operations on a production shift with a strong emphasis on ensuring compliance with HSSE policies, procedures, permit systems, and safe behaviors. * Ensure operational tasks are executed in accordance with quality standards and procedures. * Set performance and behavior expectations for reports and conduct the appropriate intervention to reinforce and hold employees accountable to these standards. * Assess employees' skills and behaviors through personal and planned observations. Conduct training and coaching as needed to develop the safety culture and operational and technical knowledge of the department. * Drive the communication and execution of the production plan on the shop floor, and solicit feedback and improvement ideas from the shift. * Take ownership and drive improvements in the development and adherence to standard work practices and plant housekeeping performance. * Take action to prepare the future shift for success and ensure a thorough transfer of information across shifts. * Ensure production activities are appropriately documented in electronic inventory management systems. * Issue work permits and enter work notifications as required for maintenance activities. * Serve as the site Emergency Coordinator on off-shifts

Created: 2025-01-18