Refinery Operations Supervisor - Chemical - Braintree, MA

This is a hands‑on operations leadership role responsible for overseeing shift teams within a chemical manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable plant performance. You will play a key role in driving production results, developing people and maintaining operational excellence.

Client Details

The organization is a well‑established industrial manufacturer operating a technically complex production facility with a strong focus on safety, quality and operational discipline. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values teamwork, accountability and internal development, with leadership committed to continuous improvement and long‑term investment in both people and infrastructure. Description

Reporting directly into the Senior Manager of Operations, you will be responsible for:

• Lead, direct and support shift‑based operations teams to ensure safe and reliable plant operation
• Enforce and promote strict adherence to health, safety and environmental standards for employees and contractors
• Plan and execute daily and weekly production schedules to meet output, quality and cost targets
• Monitor operational performance and KPIs, identifying and resolving process or equipment issues
• Coordinate maintenance activities, follow up on corrective actions and ensure accurate system documentation
• Ensure sufficient staffing and resources are in place to support uninterrupted operations
• Develop team capability through coaching, cross‑training and performance management
• Foster a strong culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety and regulatory programs (including HACCP and certification standards)
• Prepare and analyze operational reports, sharing insights with senior leadership
• Support new product introductions and change initiatives within the plant

Profile

• Education: Degree in chemical engineering or other engineering discipline
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team‑lead role within a manufacturing, processing or chemical manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of production operations, maintenance coordination and safety systems
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead, coach and address performance issues constructively
• Comfortable working with operational data, reports and production planning tools (ERP experience beneficial)
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs and schematics
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including on‑call responsibilities when required
• Practical, resilient and safety‑driven leadership style suited to a demanding operational environment

Rotating Weekly Schedule:

• Week 1: 6 am - 2 pm
• Week 2: 11:30 am - 7 pm
• Week 3: 1 pm - 9 pm

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 50% of deductible paid for by company
• 3 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays
• 401K with company match
• Team leadership opportunity
• Upward mobility within the company
• Convenient location
• Relocation assistance
• Temporary company housing
• Onsite 24/7 gym

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