Manufacturing Superintendent

The Plant Superintendent is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations, driving employee performance, ensuring product quality, and maintaining environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role partners with Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and Plant Leadership to improve operational performance, develop employees, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities are based on the existing Production Superintendent role and Phoenix-specific operational requirements.

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Partner with Plant Manager and Production Supervisor on hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and job aids.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, coaching, and development discussions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain process specifications, run setup documentation, and formulation records.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, UL, FM, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Corporate R&D teams to optimize manufacturing processes and product performance.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated, and quality records are maintained.

• Lead plant safety programs and training initiatives.
• Manage the Process Safety Management (PSM) program and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, inspections, and employee training.
• Maintain OSHA compliance, SDS documentation, and required regulatory records.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading hourly production employees.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety programs, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Experience in chemical processing, foam manufacturing, insulation, roofing, building products, or other continuous manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• OSHA certification.
• Experience supporting UL, FM, ASTM, or similar regulatory requirements.