Fluidra is looking for a Production Supervisor (Chemical Manufacturing and Bottling Department) to join our team in Sparks, MD.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
The Production Supervisor – Chemical Manufacturing (ChemMake) & Bottling is responsible for leading and overseeing daily manufacturing operations within the Bottling and ChemMake departments. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant production of chemical products while meeting quality, safety, and production goals. The supervisor will directly oversee Production Chemists, leads, and production staff, ensuring chemical batch preparation, bottling operations, and manufacturing workflows align with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Additionally, you will:
- Plan, direct, and supervise daily operations for the Bottling and ChemMake departments, including chemical batching, blending, compounding, and bottling processes
- Provide technical and operational leadership to Production Chemists and production teams, ensuring adherence to approved formulas, SOPs, and quality standards
- Establish and manage production priorities to achieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual output goals
- Ensure all chemical handling, storage, and manufacturing activities comply with OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies, including proper PPE usage and hazard controls
- Partner with Quality Control to ensure raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods meet specifications
- Oversee accurate batch documentation, production reporting, and ERP transactions related to chemical usage, inventory, and finished goods
- Develop, maintain, and execute training programs for chemical processes, equipment operation, safety, and GMP practices
- Cross-train employees to support production flexibility and continuity
- Coordinate staffing needs, including temporary labor, during peak production periods
- Ensure manufacturing equipment, mixing systems, and bottling lines are properly maintained and available for production
- Collaborate with Shipping and Planning to balance production output with shipping schedules
- Manage performance, coaching, and development of direct reports, including Production Chemists and leads
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and process optimization
WHAT WE SEEK
- 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing supervision, preferably in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or regulated production environment
- Working knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, batching, blending, and quality control principles
- Strong understanding of SOPs, safety regulations, and compliance requirements related to chemical handling
- Proven leadership and people-management skills in a production environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience using ERP systems for production and inventory tracking
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts
- Previous experience supervising chemists or technical production staff
- Experience in bottling or liquid/powder chemical manufacturing
- Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting production equipment
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
WHAT WE OFFER
An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- 2 weeks of paid vacation
- 11 paid Holidays
- Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
- 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
- Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
- Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
- Company sponsored FUN events!
- Generous product discounts
WHO WE ARE
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.
Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
