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Chemical Supervisor - Foxborough, MA

Foxborough, Massachusetts Permanent USD110,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee a multi-shift chemical manufacturing operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role offers the chance to lead employees, optimize production performance, and contribute to engineering and continuous improvement initiatives within a technically advanced environment.
  • Lead a high-impact production operation
  • Offers strong benefits and tuition reimbursement

About Our Client

Our client is a respected manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for quality, operational excellence, and employee development. Operating within a highly regulated production environment, the company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
The organization fosters a collaborative culture where production, engineering, quality, and environmental teams work together to achieve operational goals. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas for process enhancements, and make a meaningful impact on business performance.

With ongoing investment in people, technology, and operational improvements, this company offers long-term career stability and opportunities for professional growth within an essential manufacturing sector.

Job Description

  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities across a multi-shift chemical production operation.
  • Lead production employees to ensure output, quality, safety, and operational targets are achieved.
  • Develop, communicate, and manage production schedules across all shifts.
  • Monitor raw material inventory levels and coordinate purchasing requirements to support uninterrupted operations.
  • Partner with engineering and technical teams to implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Coordinate workflows with quality, laboratory, wastewater, and order fulfillment functions.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues while supporting employees in problem-solving activities.
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, quality requirements, environmental regulations, and company safety standards.
  • Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance activities when required.
  • Maintain accurate operational documentation and support quality management initiatives.
  • Train, mentor, and develop production personnel while promoting accountability and high performance.
  • Support continuous improvement projects and assist with data collection and reporting activities.
  • Step into operational duties when required to maintain business continuity.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience supervising teams within a manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial production environment.
  • Strong understanding of chemical production processes and safe material handling practices.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents, work instructions, and safety documentation.
  • Experience managing employee performance, training, and workforce development.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
  • Experience coordinating production schedules, inventory requirements, and operational resources.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as ERP or SAP platforms.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Chemistry education, metals processing experience, or related industrial training would be advantageous.
  • Experience supporting engineering projects or process improvement initiatives is highly desirable.



What's on Offer

  • Leadership position with significant responsibility and visibility within the manufacturing operation.
  • Opportunity to manage a skilled production team in a technically sophisticated environment.
  • Exposure to process improvement, engineering collaboration, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity with a well-established organization.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Competitive retirement package including 401(k) and company matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Generous paid time off program.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional development.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Hands-on role with direct impact on production efficiency and business performance.
  • Full-time, on-site position with consistent scheduling and opportunities for career growth.

Apply now!

Contact
Delaney Sandner
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064101

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Foxborough
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Delaney Sandner
Job Reference
JN-072026-7064101