Facility Supervisor

Position: Facility SupervisorLocation: Houston, TX Department: Operations Reports To: Operations ManagerPosition OverviewThe Facility Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of a Houston-based chemical manufacturing facility specializing in metalworking fluids and broader chemical manufacturing. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution across production, filling, and shipping & receiving functions, while maintaining facility readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in industrial chemical environments, hands-on facilities oversight experience, and a disciplined approach to safety, maintenance, and production flow in a regulated manufacturing setting.What You Will Be Doing - Core ResponsibilitiesFacility & Operations ManagementOversee daily operations across production, filling, and shipping & receiving departments.Ensure production schedules align with customer demand, labor availability, and equipment capacity.Coordinate material flow from raw materials through finished goods storage and shipment.Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, throughput, quality, inventory accuracy, and downtime.Support scale-up of new formulations, packaging formats, and chemical manufacturing processes.Production & Filling OversightEnsure safe and efficient operation of blending, batching, filling, and packaging equipment.Enforce standard operating procedures for chemical handling, filling, labeling, and quality checks.Coordinate lot control, batch documentation, and production records in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.Partner with quality, R&D, and supply chain teams on new product introductions and process improvements.Shipping, Receiving & Inventory ControlOversee inbound raw materials, packaging components, and outbound finished goods shipments.Ensure proper storage, segregation, and labeling of chemicals and hazardous materials.Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.Optimize warehouse layout, staging, and traffic flow to maximize safety and efficiency.Facilities, Equipment & MaintenanceEnsure readiness and reliability of production equipment, tanks, pumps, filling lines, forklifts, utilities, and building systems.Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with internal teams and external vendors.Support facility upgrades, capital projects, and layout changes tied to growth or regulatory requirements.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, uptime, and operational efficiency.Safety, Compliance & LeadershipPromote a strong safety culture and ensure complianceConduct regular safety audits, inspections, and corrective actions.Supervise, train, and develop production, filling, and logistics personnel.Partner with HR and leadership on workforce planning, training, and performance management.What Will Make You Successful?Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree preferred; Engineering, Chemistry, Operations, or related field a plus.5+ years of facility or operations management experience in chemical manufacturing or industrial production.Strong working knowledge of chemical handling, batch manufacturing, and regulated environments.Experience overseeing production, filling/packaging, and warehouse teams.Proven leadership in safety management and regulatory compliance.Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and operational reporting tools.Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferredKey CompetenciesIndustrial facility leadershipChemical manufacturing operationsSafety-first, compliance-driven mindsetCross-functional coordinationContinuous improvement & asset managementClear, accountable leadershipWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceShort-term and long-term disability coverageCompany Paid Life insurance401(k) retirement plan

Created: 2026-05-08