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. Salary Range: $34.19–$44.88/hr As the Production Lead, you will lead the team to meet manufacturing schedules on the 3rd shift in the Metalworking Department and 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 9 pm–5:30 am 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Communicate with 1st and 2nd shift production supervisors and scheduling (as needed) to review the status of the 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. Inform management of any issues or problems so that product quality is not compromised and deadlines are met. Lead by example in working safely; ensure all work gets done without incident. Report injuries, damage and near‑misses that are critical to risk management in a timely manner. Act quickly and report any plant emergency to the proper authorities and plant management. Make decisions regarding medical treatment if required. Turn on critical equipment (e.g., chiller, boilers, air compressors, air drier) after power outages or city water supply problems. Contact Maintenance Department or Engineering regarding equipment problems. Promote positive teamwork and respectful interaction within the group with a regular presence on the plant floor. Ensure work being executed for process production jobs is in accordance with SOPs and safety guidelines. Monitor key high‑risk processes to maintain a safe work environment. Be aware of critical process steps for each batch and ensure they are executed properly. Assist other Formulators in troubleshooting and problem solving. Be aware of when batches need to go to QA and ensure tanks are sampled in a timely manner. Provide supervisory double‑check sign‑off on Metalworking department batch tickets before they are turned into the 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. Submit documentation to supervisor in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Apply 5S tools to improve and sustain work area orderliness and cleanliness. Adhere to ISO quality practices and procedures. Ensure that all manufacturing documentation is accurate and completed on time. Experience & Skills Understanding of the 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 time. Be an on‑shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process. Embrace continuous improvement and lead by example. Tight adherence to all company policies, work instructions, SOPs, 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; 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, verbal, and listening communication skills. Ability to safely operate and be certified on a forklift. Must have computer skills for data entry and completion of company online training courses. Math skills for accurate RM and batch details: capability 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, speak and hear, 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 fit test 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr