Lead Process Operator, Battery Materials - 3rd Shift Premium Billerica, MA

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! **Your Role at Cabot:**Cabot is seeking a Lead Process Operator to join the Battery Materials team located at Cabot’s primary CNS production and R&D facility in Billerica, MA.This position leads activities for production of Carbon Nanostructures (CNS), and performs varied and more complex duties in the setup and operation of chemical processing equipment. This position also ensures all tasks are performed in a safe manner following plant safety policies and procedures. Additionally, this person makes decisions on production performance and leads adjustments as necessary.This role works on Cabot’s best-in-class product of conductive carbon nanomaterial, that has a range of applications including plastic composites and batteries. Carbon Nanostructures (CNS) are produced in a unique roll-to-roll Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process.The Cabot CNS team will provide a thorough training/shadowing program to ensure new members are fully cross trained in all aspects of the production process including quality control testing and basic maintenance. Following the training program, new members will transition into their dedicated shift listed below:* **3rd Shift: Operational hours 10PM – 7AM (Shift Differential +$2.25**)**How You’ll Make an Impact:*** Provides day-to-day work guidance to CNS operators on shift. Provide plans for weekly tasks such as regular maintenance. Work with Production Manager to allocate work, resources and schedules.* Sets up and operate chemical processing and related equipment following work instructions (WI), Safe Operating Procedure (SOP), and Product Quality Control Plans (PQCP). Interprets in process analytical testing and other feedback systems to assist in maintaining process control. Makes necessary adjustments to system to maintain equipment within operational window.* Maintains updated operating procedures, records, and/or production and inventory activity reports.* Ensures sufficient raw material supplies are available to maintain production. May be required to submit POs, track inventory, and/or work with Production Manager to acquire necessary supplies.* May participate in development of execution plans pertaining to process changes or deployment of R&D projects as required. Interfaces with engineers and other technical personnel to identify and relate production yields, quality and equipment issues.* Identifies and executes process improvements and ensures training of all operators.* Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety procedures and guidelines. Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.* May assist Production Supervisor or Production Manager in special projects.* Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care(R) Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001(R) technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.**What You’ll Bring to Cabot:*** High School diploma or equivalent.* Additional trade education or certification preferred.* 5-7 years of chemical manufacturing experience.* Solid knowledge of chemical manufacturing equipment, process and operations.* Ability to provide clear instructions and guidance to others. Ability to handle critical situations and lead team responses.* Familiarity with computers and related applications.* High level of safety awareness and attention to details.* Written, verbal communications and active listening skills.* Organization and record keeping skills* Flexibility in performing changing assignments* Ability to lift 50lbs and use material handling equipment.**How We’ll Support Your Success:*** **The pay for this role starts at $33.85 an hour. However, when the assigned shifts start, shift differentials begin: 3rd Shift: +$2.25.** The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skill, qualifications, and experience. In addition, all positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, 401K savings plans, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.* **Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment** – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.* **Growth** –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.* **Meaningful Work that is Valued** – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”* **Benefits, Vacation, Etc**. – We offer a competitive package of benefits.* **Feedback** – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.* **Support** – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.#CIND#LI-ONSITEAt Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds. Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.***EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001** Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.**Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.****Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay** This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed #J-18808-Ljbffr Cabot Corporation