Operations Supervisor

The Operations Supervisor will provide leadership for a manufacturing team with respect to: Effective cost management, ensuring a safe workplace, meeting environmental and health responsibilities, ensuring the right to operate, manage and develop people, operating efficiency, meeting business commitments in an environment of continuous improvement and maintaining positive community relations.  The position will be in the acid area.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Lawrence, KS to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

Ensure Regulatory Compliance / Foster Positive Safety Culture:

• Ensure employees comply with plant fundamental and regulatory training 
• Provide safe work environment by ensuring safety goals are established and met
• Participate in the Lawrence Plant safety programs and committees
• Support the Human and Organizational Performance learning philosophy
• Ensure environmentally responsible operations
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations (OSHA / EPA / FDA)
• Maintain / support contractor / guest safety
• Ensure use of MOC as required
• Must be able to safely and quickly exit the plant in the event of an emergency

Meet Lawrence Plant Quality Program Requirements:

• Understand and follow all applicable Lawrence Quality System Procedures and assist in their improvement
• Comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act
• High focus on quality culture continuous improvement

Maintain Employee Relationships:

• Promote employee growth and development
• Promote employee value and support diversity
• Facilitate establishment of employee goals
• Provide recognition / rewards
• Provide ongoing feedback / coaching
• Recruit prospective employees
• Provide salary planning
• Provide an enjoyable work environment
• Promote teamwork, participation, and consensus style decision making
• Resolve conflicts
• Set and communicate expectations for all jobs

Manage Plant Operations:

• Meet production commitments – serve as acid area production planner
• Maintain plant asset effectiveness
• Protect assets (people, property, product)
• Facilitate plant improvements
• Develop / implement long range plans
• Manage plant product portfolio changes
• Optimize utility services (natural gas fired boilers, water treating, etc.) for the site
• Serve as backup railroad coordinator and bulk acid shipping coordinator for the plant
• Oversee ISO container fleet management
• Order raw materials for Acid business
• Manager Acid plant scheduling and timekeeping

Ensure Cost Management:

• Establish budget / manage to fixed cost targets
• Review costs monthly / communicate budget variances
• Pursue cost improvement opportunities
• Provide contingency planning as necessary 

Meet Business Commitments:

• Ensure compliance with corporate objectives
• Communicate / advocate plant capabilities 
• Communicate with onsite customer about production plans for P4 transfer
• Respond to customer needs
• Manage / participate in customer visits and audits
• Evaluate and implement feasible new product / process opportunities
• Interface with MTS / sales

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (Chemical Engineering preferred), or a high school diploma/GED with relevant manufacturing experience.
• A minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques including plant operations
• Management and leadership skills
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal and labor relations skills.  Interfacing skills at all levels, as well as with external contacts and customer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Physical Demands:

PPE:
At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members. Position also requires the supervisor to be SCBA trained and clean shaven.

Physical Demands:
Ability to regularly move and/or lift up to 50 lbs, wear appropriate PPE, and climb stairs and/or ladders

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.  

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $74,0000 - $101,000

Annual Bonus Target: 7%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation 
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

To learn more, visit:  https://www.icl-lawrence.com 

About ICL

ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL’s global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating – both structurally and economically – while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com.

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