Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.
Operation Supervisor I
Job Description
The building 6 Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations for assigned chemical processing units, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing across all shifts. This role leads operators, coordinates production activities, and supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational performance.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise daily production activities for B6 operators for swing shifts.
- Provide hands-on leadership, including operator training, coaching, and performance oversight.
- Evaluate staffing needs and make recommendations regarding hiring, scheduling, and workforce development.
- Coordinate with Production Planners to manage inventory levels, raw material availability, and production schedules.
- Troubleshoot production and process equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Initiate and submit maintenance work orders and collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for the B6 unit.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the production team.
Qualifications
- Experience in chemical manufacturing or industrial production supervision preferred.
- Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, and quality systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work across multiple shifts and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Why Join Thatcher?
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan – up to 25% of salary annually, fully funded by the company
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/FSA
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• A growth-focused career path with a stable, thriving company
• A supportive, values-driven culture where your success matters
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Experience in chemical manufacturing or industrial production supervision
- Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, and quality systems in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work across multiple shifts and coordinate with cross-functional teams
- Troubleshoot production and process equipment and initiate maintenance work orders
- Evaluate staffing needs and support hiring, scheduling, and workforce development
What We Do
Thatcher Company, Inc., founded in 1967, is a privately held, diversified chemical manufacturer and distributor. The company produces specialty chemistries for various markets, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, mining, food processing, dairy, water treatment, construction, oil and gas, and power generation. Its operations primarily serve the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.
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