Production Supervisor

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Production Supervisor

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor will supervise and direct the operational activities of the production team. Responsibilities include fostering a safe and positive work environment, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality and safety guidelines (MSHA, EHS, DEQ), and optimizing equipment and processes to meet manufacturing goals and objectives.

M-F, day shift (on call as needed)

Location: Kings Mountain, NC

Primary Duties:

• Maintain a safe working environment according to Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and IMERYS EHS Protocols.

• Monitor quality control for mica manufacturing and packaging. 

• Manage computerized data entry for production reports, time entry, and quality control.

• Direct and train Operators, Maintainers, and Mine workers.

• Monitor equipment parameters to meet productivity and quality targets.

• Lead daily safety meetings and conduct workplace inspections.

• Ensure that all employees in the assigned area of responsibility are fully trained and are following safe work practices.

• Execute the production plan and prioritize tasks for direct reports.

• Identify and resolve production roadblocks; escalate issues when targets are at risk.

• Direct shift maintenance and coordinate long-term repairs with the Maintenance Manager.

• Support the Site Manager with inspections (MSHA/State), EHS activities, and Capex/Maintenance projects.

• Observe and address unsafe behavior of all employees and contractors in the assigned areas of responsibility in a timely manner.

• Document and report shift performance in all functional areas of assigned areas of responsibility on a timely basis.

Processing Equipment Involved: 

• Bucket Elevators, Belt Conveyors, Rotary Dryer, Air Classifier, Sifters.

• Paper & Bulk Bag Packaging Equipment.

• Also must be able to operate small front end loaders and warehouse forklift.

Working Conditions:

• Indoors and Outdoors in various weather conditions 

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Engineering or relevant discipline or relevant experience.

• Minimum 3 years related experience, including 1 year leadership experience ERP Experience preferred

• Proficient in computer skills (Google or Microsoft)

Skills Requirements:  

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate and monitor all processing equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate and monitor all bagging equipment.

• Communications skills including verbal, non-verbal, listening, interpreting and understanding instructions.

• Consulting effectively with coworkers concerning work and schedules.

• Satisfactory Attendance & Performance Records.

• Abilit