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

• Plan, Supervise, and ensure execution of all the production activities of the plant in Willsboro

• Fully supports location health, safety, environmental and quality programs by participating in their implementation, maintenance and enforcement as well as compliance with corporate programs and policies.

• Coach and/or hold employees accountable immediately when you see those not meeting requirements.

• Recognize and celebrate employee efforts and successes.

• Ensure incident investigation and root-cause because analysis is conducted whenever an incident occurs. Ensure the incident report is completed immediately and action items are addressed in a timely manner. Review the accident site and meet with people involved.

• Lead efforts in fostering a team environment within the production staff.

• Ensure production timely collection of production data to ensure equipment is operating efficiently

• Effectively communicate expectations and provide feedback to employees regarding performance in safety, quality, and product delivery.

• Manage production schedule and organize available resources to fulfill customer needs.

• Partner with site Maintenance organization to effectively and proactively improve up-time, reduce unplanned repairs, minimize ‘run-to-fail’ activities.

• Liaise with Packaging & Shipping to ensure product is available for on-time shipment.

• Provide front line process technical expertise / problem solving and hands-on process assistance to the production staff to drive continuous improvement. 

• Ensure all processes and work activities are fully compliant with regulatory and corporate policy – that operators are well-trained and executing requirements.

• Communicate with Customer Service regarding customer demand and issues that may arise impacting production. 

• Establish, implement and communicate KPIs to effectively drive all of the above-mentioned activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Skills and Attributes Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships (engaging and forthright) with subordinates so that the team adopts the efforts to achieve the established targets – Adept at Change Management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven problem solving skills (process, mechanical, and people) to identify opportunities for improvement and develop then implement resolution to the point the issue is eliminated 

• Demonstrated sense of ownership to the point that constraints are eliminated rather than accepted - Comfortable challenging the status quo. 

• Demonstrated success in preparing and presenting improvement proposals with appropriate justification 

• Ability to further develop subordinates by identifying and fostering growth environment

• Excellent multi-tasking skills with proven computer skills to enhance ability to effective

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Mining, or related field

• Supervisory/Leadership experience

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.