Production Supervisor (Celpure)

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 (Celpure)

Job Summary

Job Title: Celpure Production Supervisor

Location: Lompoc, CA

Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts; 4 on/4 off (7 a - 7 p)

Job Summary:

As the Production Supervisor, you will lead and direct the operational activities of a production team on a 12 hr shift, 24 hr/day, 7 day per week, rotating operating schedule. You will be responsible for creating a safe and positive work environment, ensuring compliance with all internal and external guidelines for product quality, employee safety, environmental compliance, and process equipment optimization. You will also implement standards, procedures, and policies to support the continuous improvement of product quality and process efficiency in order to meet manufacturing goals and objectives.

Primary area of Influence includes but not limited to:

• Tons Produced and Operating Efficiency.

• Quality and Customer complaints for all Products Produced.

• Safety of Operating Equipment and Personnel.

• Environmental monitoring.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and packaging of diatomaceous earth. 

• Accurate computerized data entry including production reports, time entry and quality control management.

• Direct the work of Laborers, Operators, Maintenance, provide training and support to all Operators.

• Prepare and complete lab sample analysis.

• Must complete workplace inspections for the assigned area of responsibility and direct the employees to do the same.

• Responsible for ensuring that the production plan is followed and production rates are maintained.

• Prioritize work for direct reports, and follow packaging priorities.

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

• Ensure that interruptions to production are quickly and efficiently overcome in order to maintain productivity as per Plant Goals.

• Efficiently utilize the available resources to maintain targeted productivity.

• Respond in a timely manner to all concerns brought by employees in the assigned area of responsibility.

• Escalate issues if roadblocks can not be overcome, and if productivity targets will not or can not be met.

• Direct shift maintenance personnel to make repairs and follow up with the day shift Maintenance Manager on longer term repairs.

• Monitor Quality Control process as it applies to the direct manufacture and perlite fines production 

• Track and trend the performance of the assigned work crew and provide performance feedback as necessary to meet the overall objectives of the department and Plant.

Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum