An Operations Supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Primarily involved in supervising and coordinating the activities of front-line employees such as monitoring work progress, providing training, and ensuring compliance. Has authority over the work of their team members but typically reports to higher-level management.
Include but are not limited to the following: (Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.) Provides orientation for all new or transferred employees to ensure their understanding of safety standards, working expectations, and procedures. Structures a learning environment conducive to the attainment of required operator skills. Effectively manages assigned areas of responsibility. Remains well-informed on all KPIs and functions performed by direct reports. Serves as the single point of contact for requests for information from dual line supervisors. Directs the application of appropriate process technology principles to planning and production. Accountable for accurately tracking and managing production entries and inventory. Completes all required documents including, but not limited to, safety reports, production reports, time cards, and performance documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and monitors operators' activities to ensure: Optimal SAFETY of plant personnel is attained. Production schedules and quality standards are achieved. Operating costs are contained through efficient use of personnel, machinery, materials and standard work instructions. Performance standards are met. Addresses questions, concerns, and requests in a timely manner. Routinely inspects plant equipment for operational integrity. Initiates work, or work orders, required to retain equipment in proper operating condition following the RAM process. Completes all required documents, including, but not limited to, safety reports, production reports, time cards, and performance documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Conducts meaningful performance reviews with subordinates. Ensures operators meet established safety/performance standards. Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or
Experience:
Must have 3+ years' experience leading a team in an industrial environment. Must have verifiable experience demonstrating effective team building and leadership abilities. Prefer an undergraduate degree and/or specialized equipment certification.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov . July 2025
