Production Supervisor
ICL Group · Gallipolis Ferry, WV
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $66k–$91k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at ICL Group (chemicals) in Gallipolis Ferry, WV. You will utilize active, effective supervision of people including direct oversite of Production Operator and Production Utility personnel.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SAP
- Base pay
- $66k–$91k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $75k–$102k. This one lists $66k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 350 live postings that list pay, out of 1246 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
West Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 1275 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 11% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$101k, from 293 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 87%
- Lean 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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requirements
for Production area Unit Two.
- ✓Performs the routine duties of site management leader(s) during evening and week-end work coverage hours.
- ✓Performs duties of Emergency Management- Incident Command (IC) on evenings and week-end coverage times.
- ✓Performs duties of Emergency Management- Operations Field Supervisor during the week, regular day work hours and at other times, when so assigned and not acting in another capacity
- ✓within the IC management system that would cause a conflict of duties.
- ✓Ensure adherence to plant safety rules, inclusive of PPE use and other company policy.
- ✓Lead all first level quality/environmental/safety investigations through to completion.
- ✓Communicate to all levels of the organization as appropriate, to aid in the achievement of department; site; and business goals.
- ✓All other duties as assigned.
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
- ✓High School Diploma or GED required
- ✓3 – 5 years relevant experience in chemical manufacturing as a Production Supervisor, Production Lead or a Process Operator.
- ✓Prior experience in a supervisory role.
- ✓Must be able to work under in an intense pressure environment.
- ✓Computer skills - Prior experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Outlook, and an ERP system preferably SAP.
- ✓Experience working within an industrial manufacturing environment with experience managing production schedules, maintenance exposure, and operational analysis.
What will set me apart?
- ✓Preferred: Associates or Bachelors degree in Applied Process Technologies or related field.
- ✓Preferred: Phosphorous based experience
- ✓Preferred: Data management experience
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As the Production Supervisor , you will utilize active, effective supervision of people including direct oversite of Production Operator and Production Utility personnel. As the production supervisor, you will ensure effective utilization of equipment; short interval control; root cause analysis; and other best in class techniques, to attain the production plan goal(s) within our chemical manufacturing plant. This position will work to ensure that equipment is run per standard set by collaboration with our Plant Services-Maintenance group.
Where is this position located?
This position will work out of our chemical manufacturing plant in Gallipolis Ferry, WV
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Gallipolis Ferry, WV to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.
I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?
- •Accountable for performance to KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)- percent overtime worked by Process Operators.
- •Approve production Process Operator overtime work.
- •Ensure the accuracy of the Process Operator hourly payroll reports submitted to Accounting Department’s payroll.
- •Plan; delegate; and control work assignments and special projects for Process Operators that are direct reports.
- •Maintain appropriate daily staffing level, inclusive of documenting attendance and vacation plan coverage.
- •Manage workforce performance and document employee attendance and performance issues.
- •Ensure work area remains clean and any other housekeeping issue is addressed.
- •Establish specific work goals; quantitative; and qualitative standards that are to be achieved by Process Operators that are direct reports.
- •Assess training needs and produce a training plan for each individual.
- •Manufacture to the plant production plan.
- •Ensure accuracy of daily reports.
- •Ensure completion of work permits, coordinating with maintenance to achieve maintenance plan.
- •In the capacity as owner of the production equipment, operate it to meet manufacturing goals and support maintenance.
- •Perform SIC (short interval control) to support Production Department KPI’s.
- •Active coaching of Process Operators towards conducting root cause analysis on equipment prior to notifying maintenance of a problem.
- •Ensure required safety self-inspections are completed.
- •Enter daily plant production data into SAP computer program.
- •Collect and store the production product run sheets per legal
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members.
ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Annual Bonus Target : 5%, Subject to plan provisions.
We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
- •Competitive pay
- •Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire.
- •Inclusive benefits for growing families, and adoption
- •Gener
