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IperionX
Production Supervisor
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A Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a production facility.
$65,510 / year median in Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Overview IperionX is seeking a day shift Production Supervisor to join our team at IperionX's Titanium Manufacturing Campus in the Southern Virginia Technology Park. In this role, you will support the scale-up of our innovative, low-carbon titanium manufacturing operations by leading safe, efficient chemical and metallurgical production processes. As a frontline leader, you will oversee hourly operators, ensure production and quality targets are met, and maintain a strong presence on the floor while collaborating closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to drive reliable operations and continuous improvement. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Lead daily production activities with a strong commitment to EHS, process safety, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, PSM principles, SOPs). Ensure proper use of PPE and safe handling of powders, chemicals, acids, caustics, inert gases, and compressed systems. Participate in incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Partner with Quality teams to ensure products meet internal standards and support non-conformance resolution. Supervise, coach, and develop a team of operators to achieve production, yield, and schedule targets. Execute production plans, monitor key performance metrics (safety, quality, throughput, downtime), and adjust staffing or workflows as needed. Maintain operational discipline through standard work practices, effective shift handovers, and accurate production reporting. Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Identify and implement opportunities to enhance process efficiency, material flow, cost performance, and operability. Support Lean, 6S, Kaizen, and data-driven continuous improvement initiatives. Assist with commissioning, ramp-up, and stabilization of new or modified equipment and processes. Set clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and conduct performance evaluations. Support operator training, qualification, and cross-training initiatives. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team culture aligned with IperionX values. Requirements and Qualifications High school diploma or GED. 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (e.g., chemical processing, metals, powders, mining, refinery, or similar). Demonstrated prior experience in a lead or supervisory role. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, process discipline, and safety practices. Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts, weekends, and in physically demanding environments as required. Preferred Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Working knowledge of industrial equipment such as furnaces, reactors, pumps, material-handling systems, and control systems/HMIs. Experience in chemical, hydrometallurgical, or advanced materials manufacturing. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Experience supporting production scale-up or new technology commercialization. About IperionX Titanium metal is prized for its strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance. These properties are ideal for applications in the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Titanium's problem is its high cost. The standard way to produce titanium metal, the Kroll process, was invented over 70 years ago, is complex, energy intensive, and expensive. IperionX has revolutionary technology to produce titanium metal at significantly lower energy, cost and carbon emissions. Our goal is to fundamentally transform the titanium industry. We are currently scaling production at our Virginia Titanium Manufacturing Campus, comprising the Titanium Production Facility and the Advanced Manufacturing Center. Additional information about IperionX can be found on our corporate website (www.iperionx.com).