Operations Supervisor

ICL Group

Operations Supervisor leading acid-area manufacturing for ICL, a global agriculture, food, and industrial solutions company. Managing safety, compliance, production, people, assets, costs, and customer commitments.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLawrence • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $101,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing leadership, regulatory compliance, and safety management while fostering employee development and optimizing production processes. Proficient in managing plant operations, cost control, and implementing quality systems in alignment with industry standards.

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Manufacturing LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceCost ManagementSafety ManagementEmployee Development

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing TechniquesPlant OperationsAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsBudget ManagementProduction PlanningQuality System ProceduresISO Container ManagementAcid Plant SchedulingGFSI Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLabor Relations SkillsCoaching SkillsConflict ResolutionTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

PPE ComplianceSCBA TrainingHazmat Suit UsageSafety ProgramsPlant Asset Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science DegreeChemical Engineering Preferred

Industry Keywords

OSHA ComplianceEPA ComplianceFDA ComplianceFood Safety Modernization ActLawrence Quality System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership for the acid-area manufacturing team
Ensure effective cost management, safe workplace practices, environmental and health responsibilities, and the right to operate
Ensure regulatory compliance, including OSHA, EPA, and FDA requirements
Foster a positive safety culture and participate in Lawrence Plant safety programs and committees
Ensure environmentally responsible operations and contractor/guest safety
Maintain and improve Lawrence Quality System Procedures
Comply with GFSI and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements
Promote employee growth, development, diversity, teamwork, and participation
Establish employee goals, provide recognition, feedback, and coaching, and resolve conflicts
Recruit employees, conduct salary planning, and communicate job expectations
Meet production commitments and serve as acid-area production planner
Maintain plant asset effectiveness and protect people, property, and products
Facilitate plant improvements and implement long-range plans
Manage plant product portfolio changes and optimize site utility services
Serve as backup railroad coordinator and bulk acid shipping coordinator
Oversee ISO container fleet management
Order raw materials for the Acid business
Manage acid plant scheduling and timekeeping
Establish budgets, manage fixed-cost targets, review monthly costs, and communicate variances
Pursue cost improvement opportunities and contingency planning
Ensure compliance with corporate objectives and communicate plant capabilities
Communicate with onsite customers about production plans for P4 transfer
Respond to customer needs and participate in customer visits and audits
Evaluate and implement feasible new product and process opportunities
Interface with MTS and sales

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline, Chemical Engineering preferred, or high school diploma/GED with relevant manufacturing experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, including plant operations
Management and leadership skills
Analytical and decision-making skills
Interpersonal and labor relations skills
Interfacing skills at all levels and with external contacts and customers
Must be able to safely and quickly exit the plant in an emergency
Must wear task- and environment-appropriate PPE, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and potentially hazmat suits with respirators
Must be SCBA trained and clean shaven
Ability to regularly move and/or lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
No current or future work-authorization sponsorship is provided; temporary visa holders listed in the posting are ineligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay and performance bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start the first of the month after hire
Wellness Incentive Program to lower health insurance cost
Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
Generous Leave and FMLA policies
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
Prescription program providing most generic maintenance medications at no cost, including Insulin products
401k eligibility from day one with a generous company matching contribution
100% vested after one year of service
Crisis assistance during unforeseen circumstances
Employee Assistance Program with comprehensive mental health support for employees and household family members
Student Loan Assistance
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
Free membership to a program offering discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and more
Annual bonus target of 7%, subject to plan provisions