What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Production Supervisor position at Deerpoint Group, LLC?
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At Deerpoint Group, we’re on the cutting edge of ag science and plant nutrient technology. We are at the core of California agriculture – working side by side with growers to improve production and sustainability.
At DPG, you’ll experience an environment that’s rich in opportunities. To learn and grow. Where your talents and interests are nourished. Thanks to a workplace that is:
- Advancement-rich
- Growth-minded
- Customer-focused
- Innovative
- Science-rich
- Tech-savvy
In addition to a rewarding career, Deerpoint Group offers an industry-leading compensation package which includes:
- Excellent Paid Vacation and Holidays.
- 401k plan with 4% employer contribution.
- Potential for discretionary profit sharing of up to 2%.
- Superior medical, dental and vision healthcare, and life insurance benefits.
Chemical Production Supervisor
The Chemical Production Supervisor oversees daily production workflows, safety compliance, and team performance at the plant. This role requires hands-on leadership balancing administrative duties with active, on-the-floor support for hourly staff in fertilizer batching, tanker loading, process troubleshooting, and routine safety audits.
What you will do:
- Hands-on Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and work alongside hourly operators on the production floor. Assist with troubleshooting equipment, managing shift schedules, and conducting on-the-job training.
- Batch Operations Oversight: Monitor batch reactions directly from the floor. Ensure all chemical mixtures, formulas, and processing steps yield high-quality fertilizer.
- Loading & Unloading Operations: Actively supervise and assist with the safe, compliant transfer of raw materials and finished chemicals via tanker trucks, bubbles and other package types. Enforce and personally model proper spill containment and PPE protocols.
- Safety & Compliance Audits: Perform routine safety and operational audits. Ensure facility compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal EHS guidelines through regular floor walkthroughs and adherence to SOPs.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, minimize downtime, boost equipment reliability and maintain a safe work environment.
Skills:
- Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in a chemical, fertilizer, wine or heavy manufacturing environment. Previous supervisor experience desired.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of batch processing and hazardous chemical handling.
- System Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and motivate hourly workforces in high-pressure settings.
What you will need:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Physical ability to lift and carry at least 55 lbs. for short distances.
- Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods.
- Successfully pass background and drug screen.
- Exposure to dirt, noise, and hazardous chemicals daily. It will require safety equipment and/or precautions.
- Must meet Physical Fit Test requirements to wear a respirator. Cannot have any facial hair that may interfere with a respirator seal.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000