Production Team Leader

Ecolab is seeking a Production Team Lead to lead daily manufacturing operations in our Fresno TX chemical manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for first-line leadership and coaching of a production team to ensure the safe efficient and compliant execution of production plans while meeting objectives for safety quality productivity cost and people development. The Production Team Lead will oversee a team of operators across shifts drive continuous improvement initiatives support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities and foster a culture of accountability engagement and operational excellence. This position plays a critical role in ensuring raw materials and finished goods meet engineering and product specifications while supporting plant performance and business objectives.

• Fast-paced results-driven work environment where you will manage a team of employees and all key operational metrics associated with the production area.
• Opportunity to develop leadership capabilities through coaching mentoring and developing employees while influencing performance across all levels of the organization.
• Gain experience implementing TPM and continuous improvement best practices in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Work for a company that values safety sustainability inclusion innovation and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment including medical dental vision 401(k) with company match company-paid pension stock purchase plan tuition reimbursement and more.

• Lead coach and develop a team of approximately 10 operators in a batch chemical manufacturing environment operating on a DuPont schedule.
• Execute production plans to achieve safety quality productivity cost and service objectives while meeting budgeted standards.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies external regulations environmental requirements and safety standards.
• Create and maintain a safe work environment by promoting safe behaviors conducting risk assessments and driving safety initiatives.
• Monitor and enforce quality control procedures to ensure raw materials in-process products and finished goods meet established specifications and standards.
• Support and actively participate in TPM and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve departmental productivity efficiencies product quality manufacturing methods and working conditions while minimizing downtime.
• Control quality yields labor utilization and production costs within established budgets.
• Plan coordinate and supervise daily production activities to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Quality Logistics Planning and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate plant priorities business objectives and operational expectations to employees across shifts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve quality environmental safety and service issues.
• Provide formal and informal reporting on operational performance production results and key plant initiatives.
• Promote positive employee relations and maintain a culture of engagement accountability and continuous learning.
• Supervise direct reports and support employee performance training and development activities.

• Location: Fresno TX
• Must be within commuting distance of Fresno TX
• Work Schedule: DuPont rotating schedule consisting of 12-hour rotating shifts
• Reports to: Production Manager

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; OR Bachelors degree.
• Ability to work a rotating DuPont schedule including nights weekends and holidays as required.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry or a related technical field.
• Minimum three years of experience in production supervision and/or quality control within a chemical manufacturing environment or related industry.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and driving operational performance.
• TPM and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong interpersonal leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing production quality cost and safety metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools including Power BI Power Automate Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

Benefits

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