What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at Ellaway Blues Consulting?
We are currently seeking to an Operations Supervisor for one of our clients operating a large-scale, high-performance industrial facility in the Western United States. Our client is an established yet rapidly evolving manufacturer whose products support a wide range of advanced technologies across multiple industrial and commercial sectors. The successful individual will join at a critical time as the organization continues to expand capacity, enhance capability, and scale its operational footprint.
This is a hands-on, influential role responsible for managing day-to-day activities across several integrated production areas. The Operations Supervisor will play a central role in driving performance, ensuring operational discipline, elevating safety standards, and maintaining reliability across a 24/7 environment. This opportunity will appeal to an ambitious operations professional who thrives in complex, fast-moving industrial settings and is capable of balancing broader strategic objectives with detailed execution on the ground. The role requires a strong people leader who can develop talent, elevate team performance, and embed a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
• Leading and supporting a team through mineral processing and chemical operations
• Providing hands-on, frontline leadership to set expectations, develop talent, and reinforce a strong culture of accountability and performance
• Monitoring production data in real time to troubleshoot issues, resolve deviations, and escalate risks as needed
• Coordinating with engineering, maintenance, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of daily and longer-term operational plans
• Ensuring full compliance with safety standards, environmental requirements, and HR policies while driving continuous operational improvement
The ideal candidate is a proven frontline leader with at least three years of experience in chemical, mining, or heavy industrial operations. They possess a strong working knowledge of processing systems, safety critical operations, and industrial equipment, and are comfortable providing hands on oversight across both field environments and control rooms.
This is a highly visible leadership role within an organization that is investing significantly in the future of its operations. It offers an exceptional opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented operations leader to take ownership of high-performing team and play a pivotal role in the company’s ongoing growth and transformation.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000