Chemical Operator Lead
Chemical Operator Lead
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Job Description
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for waterintensive industries including consumer industrial institutional food and beverage and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity the companys product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries process aids functional additives and cleaners and disinfectants as well as stateoftheart monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies enhance product quality protect plant assets minimize environmental impact and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis please visit .
What you will do:
Direct and assist chemical operators in a manufacturing plant in order to meet predefined manufacturing goals.
What you need to be successful:
Safety and emergency response leadership are critical for this role ensuring a safe work environment.
Demonstrating control over both automated and manual operations is a fundamental responsibility of a Chemical Operator Lead.
Leadership in directing and troubleshooting is essential for smooth operations and maintaining process efficiency.
Coordinating with management to ensure proper staffing and scheduling is key to maintaining plant operations.
Training is a critical part of leadership in ensuring the team is wellprepared to handle various situations.
Quality control is an important part of ensuring products meet standards.
Continuous improvement ensures the plant operates efficiently and remains competitive.
Environmental compliance and managing wastewater treatment are vital for regulatory adherence and plant safety.
Other Duties:
Inform operators of management of change involving procedure or equipment changes. Fill in for chemical operators when necessary. Issue permits for maintenance work as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
Position Requirements:
Education High School Diploma or equivalent chemistry courses helpful.
Experience Two or threeyears working experience in a chemical manufacturing plant.
Physical Demands Normal abilities required. Occasionally lifts bags up to 100 pounds and moves drums up 500 pounds. Must climb stairs and ladders periodically. Must pass pulmonary function test to wear respirator wear safety shoes hard hat and safety glasses.
Working Conditions Exposed to plant conditions on a continuous basis which involves chemicals odors noise dirt heat cold and wet floors.
Responsibility for Errors Poor judgement in following correct procedures related to quality process personnel production or inefficient manpower planning could have negative effects on company operations and goals.
Additional Factors:
Variety of duties require considerable knowledge of the process in order to anticipate and/or troubleshoot and solve production problems. The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and direct others requires a high level of organization and judgement.
Special Skills/Training Must have above average written and oral skills. This position may require exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or waste. Appropriate training in compliance with federal law regarding hazardous waste exposure/handling will be completed within 6 months of hire to fulfill job requirements.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you.
At Solenis we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits which include medical dental vision & 401K and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So if you are interested in working for a worldclass company and enjoy solving complex challenges whether in the lab or the field consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at
Employment Type
Full-Time
