Production Supervisor

About PVS Chemicals, Inc.

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production, packaging, and warehouse operations within a chemical manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant packaging of chemical products while meeting production schedules, quality standards, environmental requirements, and customer delivery commitments. The Production Supervisor leads hourly production personnel, promotes a strong safety culture, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

(May include, but are not limited to:)

• Uphold the principles of the Nicholson Nine and Responsible Care® Guiding Principles. Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) are the responsibility of every PVS employee.
• Supervise and coordinate daily production and packaging activities.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity targets.
• Coordinate product changeovers, equipment startup, and shutdown activities.
• Ensure accurate completion of production records, batch documentation, and inventory transactions.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety policies.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety concerns, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure employees properly handle hazardous chemicals and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Verify compliance with product specifications, labeling requirements, and packaging standards.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel to resolve product quality issues.
• Ensure batch records, SDS documentation, and regulatory requirements are properly maintained.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate production employees.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of finished products.
• Monitor raw material availability and packaging component inventories.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Skills & Abilities

Required

• Strong knowledge of chemical packaging processes and warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and hazardous materials regulations.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and drive operational improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and production reporting systems.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience may be considered.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to walk through production and warehouse areas for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, and respiratory protection when required.
• Ability to work in varying temperature and warehouse conditions.

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check. #IND100