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Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job Description Albemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR. Operations Superintendent (Bromine Operations) Location: Magnolia, AR About the Role Albemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our West Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR.

This role is responsible for providing overall leadership of operating areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across production units. What You Will Do Provide overall leadership of assigned operating areas, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations Drive a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the organization Oversee and support Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, holding them accountable for both technical and day-to-day leadership Ensure compliance with all site and corporate safety, environmental, and quality policies Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency Proactively address operational needs including staffing, CAPEX, maintenance, and cost management Monitor production performance to ensure achievement of safety, quality, and output targets Lead daily and weekly operational prioritization and planning Approve MOCs, work permits, incident reports, and operating procedures Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOPs) aligned with business objectives Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify and implement cost reduction and reliability improvements Conduct regular audits (permits, housekeeping, JSA, 5S, etc.) to drive continuous improvement Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements Act as the escalation point for operational issues, minimizing impact to business performance What You Bring Required: 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry preferred) Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including team development and accountability Strong understanding of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence Proven ability to manage multiple operating units and competing priorities Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline Experience in bromine, chemical processing, or similar industrial operations Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong safety cultures Background in continuous improvement methodologies Familiarity with PSM programs, operating procedures, and permit systems Key Partnerships Maintenance: Align on long-term needs, planning, and priorities Operations Coordinator: Coordinate logistics and production reporting requirements Technical Advisor / Engineering: Support process optimization and continuous improvement Business Team: Align operations with production and quality targets Safety & Regulatory: Ensure compliance with all policies and programs Key Performance Indicators Safety and environmental performance Production and quality targets Maintenance planning and scheduling efficiency Continuous improvement effectiveness, including proactive vs. reactive work (target: 75% proactive) Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Policy and the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each

Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system which is available on the ISO Sync site and can be accessed through Albert by all site workers. #LI-JH3 Benefits of Joining Albemarle Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities.

When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.