Operations Supervisor - Elkhart, IN Facility

Our Story

We get it—you’re in the middle of a job search, and most companies are starting to sound the same. Here’s the good news: we’re different.

At 94-years old and counting, we’ve built our success on delivering exceptional service to our customers. But the momentum starts internally—with how we treat and support each other. As a 100% employee-owned company, we thrive in a culture of cooperation and collaboration. Instead of a “not my job” mindset, we embrace a “how can I help?” approach. Because at the end of the day, when the company succeeds, we all succeed.

And by the way, SUPERIOR is a leading provider of industrial chemicals, composite products, and related services. At our core, our success is driven by a commitment to developing flexible, innovative solutions for our customers.

What We’re Looking For

We are currently seeking a safety-minded Operations Supervisor to lead and support the efficient, day-to-day operations at our Elkhart, Indiana, facility. This role is responsible for supervising employees and coordinating activities to ensure a productive, safe, and efficient work environment.

Shift: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., may be more depending upon workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the plant Operations Manager with daily production planning and schedules.
• Oversee and direct production personnel in the day’s workload.
• Participate in production meetings and communicate expectations to employees.
• Create a positive work environment and encourage employee ownership of branch operations and performance.
• Develop personnel and monitor work practices to ensure that work is safe, efficient, and accurate.
• Work and assist in production areas when employees are out or during times of heavy workload.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and government regulations. This may include all incident and non-conformance investigations, coaching & disciplinary discussions, environmental, health, safety, and quality issues.
• Ensure equipment is in proper operating condition; properly document and report any repair issues.
• Immediately report all conditions that either could have/or result in safety, quality, and environmental incidents.
• Forklift operation.
• Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn when required in accordance with the Safety Policy.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and that equipment is operated in a safe manner in compliance with training, procedure, and policy.
• The Supervisor will be required to fill in for spotting trailers on an as-needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates Should Possess:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least two (2) years of operations experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Strong safety mindset
• Forklift certification
• Must have effective verbal and written skills, enabling clear and strong interactions with co-workers, chemists, administrative staff, delivery personnel, and management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and smell.
• This position frequently stands and walks for longer periods of time.

What We Offer

At SUPERIOR, we take care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical Insurance – Choose between a 100% company-paid HDHP or a highly subsidized PPO with low premiums
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Build long-term wealth as an employee-owner
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD & LTD)
• Paid training to support your growth from day one

Join a company that invests in you—personally, professionally, and financially.

EOE including disability/veteran. Drug-free workplace.