Chemical Mixing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Company Description

Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, the Right Stuff® and Devcon® Home. 

Job Description

Job Description

We seek a Working Supervisor - Chemical Mixing to join our Manufacturing team on 3rd Shift at our Solon, OH facility.   The hours for this position are from 11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday - Thursday.

BASIC FUNCTION

To operate, oversee, and coordinate shift production work for the mixing of specific formulas, maintenance, and changeover activities.

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates and schedules production in an efficient manner while attaining quality
• Monitors and reacts to Statistical Process Control information, shuts down equipment when there are process problems and makes necessary corrections
• Train/assist in training of new mixers
• Schedules and performs routine preventative maintenance of equipment
• Identifies, isolates, and corrects equipment malfunctions
• Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and add chemical raw materials manually or automatically
• Manufacture material according to batch cards and mixing work instructions using computer software
• Perform routine batch quality checks and testing
• Sanitizes/Cleans mixing equipment per work instructions at scheduled intervals
• Monitors integrity of mixes and shuts down operation if out of compliance
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of production, labor and scrap incurred during the shift
• Assures that chemical mixers are trained in operations that pertain to the mixing area
• Assures MRO parts are maintained at desired levels, ordering those items as needed
• Supervises/directs subordinates and temporary staffing as well as administers policies and procedures
• Understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Promotes and follows all safety guidelines and procedures
• Recommends safety improvements as needed
• Performs various other duties as necessary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 5-7 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment in a supervisory or lead role; preferably batch mixing experience in silicone or related industry
• Must be computer literate
• Must be certified to drive all types of lift trucks: low-lift, fork-lift, high-lift

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing katie.craig@permatex.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.