Day Shift Supervisor

Day Shift SupervisorStorion Energy manufactures long-duration vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte at our Alpharetta, Georgia facility, and is expanding the site to include stack manufacturing. The Day Shift Supervisor leads the day-shift production team — accountable for safe execution of the daily schedule, the quality of what the shift produces, and the development of the operators and technicians who make it.We are looking for a working supervisor — on the floor, running the process, coaching operators, and solving problems as they happen — who wants to grow with the site as we add new products, process', and requirementsThis position requires you to be on-site daily in our Alpharetta, GA, facility.ResponsibilitiesSHIFT EXECUTION & PRODUCTIONRun the daily production schedule: sequence work, assign staffing and equipment, and adjust in real time to keep the shift on plan.Own throughput, yield, and schedule attainment for the shift. Escalate deviations with a clear picture of cause and impact.Lead structured shift start-up and handoff — documented every day, covering equipment status, open issues, and in-process material.Keep production, downtime, and consumption records accurate and entered on shift, not after the fact.Take on stack assembly as the site expands — help stand up the line and supervise both electrolyte and stack production.QUALITY & PRODUCTION DISCIPLINEVerify production records are complete, legible, and accurate before material moves. No shortcuts on documentation.Ensure in-process checks and sampling happen per procedure, at the right point in the process, by qualified operators.Identify, segregate, and hold nonconforming material; preserve lot traceability at every transfer.Hold the shift to written SOPs; flag procedures that no longer match reality so they get corrected.SAFETY LEADERSHIPRun the pre-shift safety brief and regular toolbox talks — set the tone in the first ten minutes.Enforce PPE discipline in acid and vanadium-bearing service — no exceptions for convenience or schedule pressure.Report and investigate near-misses and incidents on shift. Act as first responder for spills and exposures.Hold the shift accountable for housekeeping and equipment condition.INVENTORY, SHIPPING & RECEIVINGOwn inventory accuracy for raw materials, consumables, and finished product — cycle counts, transactions recorded on shift, and discrepancies investigated.Receive inbound materials: verify quantity and documentation against the PO, inspect for damage, and stage or quarantine appropriately.Prepare and ship outbound orders — pick and stage product, confirm labeling and paperwork, and coordinate carriers.Ensure hazardous material shipments are packaged, labeled, and documented to DOT requirements.Flag shortages and reorder points before they interrupt production.PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENTTrain, coach, and qualify operators against the training matrix; sign off on qualifications only when the operator can actually do the job unsupervised.Onboard new hires — pair them well, check in often, and get them productive without cutting corners on safety training.Own day-to-day timekeeping, attendance, and PTO coverage for the shift.Give direct, timely feedback. Escalate performance and personnel matters to the Director early, with documentation.MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTFirst-line troubleshooting on process issues. Develop a knowledge of when to fix it and when to call for help.Coordinate with engineering on preventive work and breakdowns.Participate in root-cause investigations and see corrective actions through on the floor.Drive shift-level improvements — 5S, standard work, and small changes that make the next shift's job easier.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical certificate, or military technical training a plus.5+ years in chemical, industrial, or process manufacturing, including 2+ years leading a crew as a supervisor, lead operator, or shift lead.Hands-on experience handling hazardous or corrosive chemicals with the required PPE and permitting discipline.Working knowledge of OSHA general industry requirements — lockout/tagout, hazard communication, confined space, and PPE.Comfortable with batch records, SOPs, and shop-floor data entry; solid basic computer proficiency.Forklift experience required; current certification or ability to certify on hire.Able to read P&IDs and work confidently around pumps, tanks, valves, and instrumentation.PREFERREDExperience at a startup or ramping facility, where procedures are still being written and new lines are being added.OSHA 30 (General Industry), HAZWOPER training, or current first aid / CPR certification.Exposure to lean, 5S, or structured continuous-improvement methods.Familiarity with SCADA or plant data systems for production entry and monitoring.Experience supervising assembly or discrete manufacturing in addition to process or batch production.Bilingual English / Spanish.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSOn-site at the Alpharetta facility with the majority of the shift spent on the production floor in PPE — acid-resistant clothing, face shield, and respirator as required.Exposure to chemical odors and noise; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be medically cleared for respirator use.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS401(k)Paid time offDental insuranceMedical, Vision, Dental (Company paid premiums)Life, LTD, STD, dependent care FSAEEO StatementStorion Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.About StatementStorion Energy is built on the partnership of two significant players in the long-duration energy storage industry -- Stryten Energy and Largo Inc..Stryten Energy is an innovative energy storage solutions provider with expertise in manufacturing high-quality advanced lead, lithium and vanadium batteries. Largo is a global leader in delivering high-quality vanadium products.Through this partnership Storion is in the unique position to supply high-quality, domestically produced vanadium electrolyte on a large scale. This is critical in establishing a U.S.-based supply chain for vanadium redox flow batteries.Learn more at storion.com.