Siemens

Biological/Chemical Operations Supervisor

Siemens$74K — $128K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years' experience in surface finishings operations and industrial wastewater treatment.
  • 1+ year of leadership experience across Production, Maintenance, and EHS functions.
  • Familiarity with SAP and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  • Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, especially relevant to plating and wastewater operations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and inventory management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 20 in safety and environmental compliance initiatives.
  • Develop and mentor department personnel through coaching and training.
  • Manage workforce scheduling and vacation/ overtime administration using Dayforce.
  • Oversee quality control and compliance through KPI monitoring and documentation management.
  • Coordinate inventory planning and procurement for chemicals and supplies via SAP and MyMall.
  • Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and calibration management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
  • Access to a variety of employee wellness programs.
Full Job Description
The Electrical Products (EP) Business Unit offers a full range of low-voltage power distribution and control products that deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

We are looking for a Biological/Chemical Operations Supervisor to join our team. These positions will be based at our Roebuck, SC location.

The Biological/Chemical Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operation of the Special Process Department, including Electroplating, Waste Treatment, and Powder Coating. The Supervisor is accountable for employee safety, people development, production scheduling, product quality, environmental compliance, and inventory management. This position provides both hands-on operational leadership and direct supervision of department personnel.

You'll make an impact by:
  • Safety & Environmental Leadership - Lead a team of 20 technicians in department safety and environmental compliance initiatives by driving a zero-incident culture, managing incident investigations and corrective actions, maintaining safety and operating procedures, and ensuring compliance with hazardous waste and wastewater treatment requirements.
  • People Leadership & Development - Lead and develop department personnel through coaching, training, performance management, and workforce planning while fostering employee engagement, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Scheduling & Workforce Planning - Manage workforce scheduling and staffing through Dayforce, including vacation and overtime administration, to ensure adequate operational coverage and support production requirements across Special Process operations Dayforce.
  • Quality Leadership - Lead quality and process compliance by assisting in establishing and monitoring KPIs, maintaining process controls, training systems, and controlled documentation-including Operating Instructions (OIS), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and department work instructions
  • Inventory & Material Management - Manage inventory planning and procurement of chemicals and consumables through SAP and MyMall (OneSRM), ensuring material availability to support uninterrupted department operations.
  • Maintenance & Calibration Management - Coordinate preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and calibration activities in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years' experience in surface finishings operations and industrial wastewater treatment (metals-bearing waste streams preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience with leading teams and collaborate across Production, Maintenance, and EHS to meet production schedules while planning and executing preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
  • Experience working with SAP and LIMS
  • Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental compliance obligations, including EPA regulations and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) requirements, as applicable to plating and wastewater operations.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including understanding safety procedures, work instructions, and compliance documentation.
  • Experience with MS Office (Excel) including data analysis/trending, inventory transactions, and documentation/control records.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years' experience leading electroplating operations and industrial wastewater treatment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with the Alstan plating process (or similar aluminum finishing/plating processes).
  • Formal leadership development training and Lean manufacturing experience (e.g., 6S, Kaizen, problem-solving methods); Six Sigma certification

You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $74,970 - $128,520 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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