Chemistry Production Lead

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance