Production Operator Lead 3rd shift

In business since 1935, Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, privately-owned specialty chemical manufacturer of industrial corrosion control and rust preventive coatings, greases, and adhesives; we are a market leader in the brands that we sell to our end users and distributors. We are seeking an experienced Production Operator as our Production Lead for 3rd shift.   

As the Production Lead, you will lead the team to meet manufacturing schedules on 3 rd shift in the Metalworking Department but also formulate the batches alongside team members. The Lead Formulator is to ensure the safe, efficient and timely completion of the production plan, address any problems that may arise and troubleshoot any bottlenecks that impact production. 3rd shift hours are 9pm-5:30am Sunday night to Friday morning; mandatory overtime may be required based on business necessity.  We expect the Lead to have 5 years of experience in related chemical formulation in a manufacturing plant.    

Salary Range: $34.19-$44.88/hr.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, to include but not all:

• Communicate with 1 st and 2 nd shift production supervisor and scheduling (as needed) to review the status of daily production schedule (batches in process) to understand priorities. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

• Escalate critical safety or process related issues to management. Informs management of any issues or problems so that product quality is not compromised and deadlines are met.

• Lead by example in working safely; ensuring all work gets done without incident.  Timely reporting of injuries, damage and near misses that are critical to risk management. Act quickly and report any plant emergency accordingly with proper authorities and plant management. Responsible for making decision to send employee for treatment in a medical emergency. 
• Turn on critical equipment (i.e. chiller, boilers, air compressors, air drier) after power outages / city water supply problems.  
• Contact Maintenance Department or Engineering regarding equipment problems.
• Promotes positive teamwork and respectful interaction in the group with regular presence on the plant floor.
• Ensuring work being executed to process production jobs is in accordance with SOP’s & safety guidelines.
• Monitor key high-risk processes to ensure safe work environment is maintained.
• Be aware of critical process steps of each batch and ensure that they are executed properly.
• Assist other Formulators in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Be aware of when batches need to go to QA and ensure that tanks are sampled in a timely manner.
• Provide supervisory double-check sign off on Metalworking department batch tickets before they are turned into QA lab.
• Interface with QA to ensure batch is within specifications prior to packaging.
• Conduct or assign employee training on equipment operation, work practices and safety procedures; ensure assigned employee training is effective and completed on time. May be required to submit documentation to supervisor while following the Company’s policies and applicable laws. 
• Applies 5S tools to improve and sustain work area orderliness and cleanliness. 
• Adherence to ISO quality practices and procedures.
• Ensures that all manufacturing documentation is accurate and completed on time.  

Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Minimum 5 years of chemical manufacturing experience in a batch environment with chemical reactions. 
• Understanding processes and mechanics of production line equipment. Ability to learn the chemical operations in a results-oriented, dynamic plant environment and assume more responsibility over expected timeframe. 
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement and lead by example.
• Follows, without exception, all Company policies, work instructions, SOP’s, and safety rules, including use of all proper PPE and other safety equipment. 
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills.
• Ability to manage, train and develop employees; ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to multi-task and delegate functions.
• Display creative thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
• Possess proven written and verbal and listening communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate and be certified on forklift  
• Must have computer skills for data entry and completion of company online training courses. 
• Math skills for accurate RM and batch details: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Punctuality and excellent attendance are expected and required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical and work environment demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the worker is frequently required to reach with both hands and arms. Speaking and hearing is required. The worker is required to stand; walk, climb; use both hands and all fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on occasion. The worker must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Passing a respirator fitting and pulmonary fit test is required.

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Daubert Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.