Job Title:

Operations Team Leader

Summary:

Join our team as an Operations Team Leader in Friendly, WV. As a pivotal leader in production management, this role entails overseeing the coordination of production personnel, raw materials, equipment, and processes. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a rotating continuous operations cycle, ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and emergency response across all shifts.

Please note that this role requires onsite presence.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities Include:

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):
  Lead all aspects of site EHS, with primary accountability for the safety and integrity of operations. Serve as Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief while on duty, leading the site Fire Brigade and responding to emergencies. Ensure compliance with OSHA and site policies, lead incident investigations, and support certifications, behavioral-based safety, and specialized EHS programs.
   

• Production Leadership:
  Own day-to-day plant production performance, supporting operators with problem resolution, operational execution, and prioritization of maintenance and equipment activities.
   

• Quality Oversight:
  Support operators on quality matters, including yield awareness and identification of off-spec conditions, while acting as a liaison to technical and departmental resources.
   

• Cost & Operational Efficiency:
  Assign and execute daily manufacturing work to maintain operational integrity in a cost-effective, high-quality manner. Drive procedural efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
   

• Employee Relations & Administration:
  Manage hourly compensation and performance administration, including coaching and counseling. Align employee goals with business objectives while setting clear expectations for daily production performance and development.
   

• Labor & Contract Administration:
  Administer the collective bargaining agreement, including grievance handling, disciplinary actions, arbitrations, contract negotiations and preparation, and Code of Conduct enforcement.
   

• Site Leadership Partnership:
  Collaborate closely with site leadership and management teams to support aligned operations and overall site success.
   

• Financial Accountability:
  Maintain strong financial acumen with responsibility for budget management and cost control within manufacturing operations.
   

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 

• Strong personal orientation towards safety of self and others

• Effective trouble-shooting skills.

• Able to lead calmly and confidently during upset conditions.

• Basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical manufacturing.

• Basic knowledge of relevant SAP transactions. 

• Strong Lean Manufacturing orientation. 

• Ability/willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift. 

• Fundamental respect and trust of others. 

• Clear and patient communicator.
   

The following are preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical or safety degree preferred

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What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $87,500 - $128,150

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial pe