Chemistry Production Lead

Overview

Lead chemistry production, manage team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• production oversight
• quality control
• equipment maintenance
• process improvement
• safety compliance
• workflow management

Tasks

-Monitor workflows to ensure timely delivery of finished goods, coordinating with the warehouse for availability and distribution. -Work cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, and shipping teams to advance products through the value stream. -Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all production activities comply with company safety protocols and environmental guidelines. -Collaborate with the maintenance technician to ensure proper functioning and preventive maintenance of chemistry production equipment. -Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating escalations and production-related concerns to management. -Lead and regulate work assignments and workflow of the chemistry production team in alignment with Production Manager directives. -Actively lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence. -Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. -Ensure strict adherence to quality requirements as outlined in documented work instructions. -Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize yields. -Ensure team members are properly trained and provide ongoing support to monitor and improve performance. -Oversee all aspects of chemical production, including raw material handling, mixing, and finished product packaging. -Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment. -Implement and monitor quality control procedures, conduct in-process testing, and troubleshoot deviations.

Requirements

• high school
• 3+ years
• team lead
• critical thinking
• problem solving
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses. -Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds. -Prior leadership or team lead experience in a production setting strongly preferred. -Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. -Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. -Ability to stand for long periods of time. -Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds. -Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving chemical production or manual assembly. -Punctuality and dependability. -Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. -Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. -High School diploma or equivalent required. -Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor. -Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail in manual tasks. -Proven ability to train, mentor, and support team members to achieve performance goals. -Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving production issues. -Excellent communication skills and ability to interface across all levels of the organization. -Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.

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Benefits

-Flexible schedule required, including early morning start times, overtime, and occasional weekend work based on production needs. -Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience -Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave -Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs -10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off -Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement -Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits

About Watts Water Technologies

-A global leader in providing safe water, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability solutions. -Specializes in innovative water control, flow, and safety devices, emphasizing reliability. -Serves residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across various regions. -Solutions are widely used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial processes. -Involved in water management systems, energy-saving technologies, and water conservation solutions.

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