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Job Description

Albemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR.

Operations Superintendent (Bromine Operations)

Location: Magnolia, AR

About the Role

Albemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our West Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR. This role is responsible for providing overall leadership of operating areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across production units.

What You Will Do

Provide overall leadership of assigned operating areas, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations
Drive a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the organization
Oversee and support Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, holding them accountable for both technical and day-to-day leadership
Ensure compliance with all site and corporate safety, environmental, and quality policies
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency
Proactively address operational needs including staffing, CAPEX, maintenance, and cost management
Monitor production performance to ensure achievement of safety, quality, and output targets
Lead daily and weekly operational prioritization and planning
Approve MOCs, work permits, incident reports, and operating procedures
Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOPs) aligned with business objectives
Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify and implement cost reduction and reliability improvements
Conduct regular audits (permits, housekeeping, JSA, 5S, etc.) to drive continuous improvement
Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
Act as the escalation point for operational issues, minimizing impact to business performance

What You Bring

Required:

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry preferred)
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including team development and accountability
Strong understanding of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence
Proven ability to manage multiple operating units and competing priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
Experience in bromine, chemical processing, or similar industrial operations
Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong safety cultures
Background in continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with PSM programs, operating procedures, and permit systems

Key Partnerships

Maintenance: Align on long-term needs, planning, and priorities
Operations Coordinator: Coordinate logistics and production reporting requirements
Technical Advisor / Engineering: Support process optimization and continuous improvement
Business Team: Align operations with production and quality targets
Safety & Regulatory: Ensure compliance with all policies and programs

Key Performance Indicators

Safety and environmental performance
Production and quality targets
Maintenance planning and scheduling efficiency
Continuous improvement effectiveness, including proactive vs. reactive work (target: 75% proactive)

Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Policy and the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each. Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system which is available on the ISO Sync site and can be accessed through Albert by all site workers. #LI-JH3

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.