Lead Chemical Operator

Lead Chemical Operator Quaker Houghton

US OPS - 3.5

Middletown, OH Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications Manufacturing management EHS JD Edwards Maintaining an organized workspace Operations management Packing Machine operation Labeling Unloading Palletization Environmental compliance Production inventory management Mid-level Forklift Improving operational efficiency Manufacturing standard operating procedures Programmable logic controllers Pallet wrapping Production planning Receiving shipments Performance Improvement (PI) Batch records Health and safety committees Logistics inventory management Industrial equipment Environmental regulatory compliance Spill response Training & development Quality assurance within manufacturing Clean workspace maintenance Training Crew management Production scheduling Transportation documentation for distribution operations Customer complaint resolution Performance evaluation Full Job Description Job Summary Under the guidance of the Production Supervisor or Site Manager, the Lead Operator plays a key role in overseeing daily manufacturing operations at the site. This position directs production personnel in executing daily tasks and assignments, making informed decisions related to production scheduling and prioritization. The Lead Operator serves as a backup to the Production Supervisor. This role ensures consistent product and process quality, adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards, and compliance with all manufacturing procedures. Job Description Coordinate and supervise daily production activities, ensuring alignment with production schedules and priorities. Provide hands-on training to team members in production processes and the safe handling of materials. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all plant safety policies. Recommend and implement process improvements based on operational experience, historical data, and testing outcomes. Monitor employee performance, providing feedback, recognition, and recommendations for corrective actions as needed. Act as a liaison between plant personnel and management; participate in management meetings and contribute to operational planning. Operate production equipment in accordance with training and standard operating procedures to ensure safety and product quality. Prepare mixing vessels, pumps, and hoses for unloading; inspect containers for cleanliness and integrity before filling. Operate process control systems including PLCs, mass flow meters, pumps, and scales. Accurately fill, label, palletize, and wrap containers per batch tickets, pick tickets, or export order sheets; complete work orders in JDE. Maintain thorough and accurate batch documentation; calculate yields and take appropriate corrective actions. Manage inventory staging and storage for production and shipping; assist with inventory tracking, counts, and JDE transactions. Load and unload trucks, tankers, and railcars using appropriate material handling equipment. Oversee shipping responsibilities, including receiving POs, processing shipments in JDE, coordinating with the OTC group, and preparing UPS/FedEx shipments. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) across all manufacturing areas. Lead or participate in special projects and safety initiatives; maintain certifications and complete hazard response training. Ensure a clean, organized, and compliant work environment; respond promptly to spills or leaks with proper containment and cleanup procedures. Operate forklifts and other motorized vehicles safely and proficiently. Hold team members accountable for safety and quality standards; actively participate in the site safety committee. Support investigations and resolutions of customer complaints. Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may vary by location. About Us At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. What's in it for you Hybrid work environment Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory Paid time off for volunteerism Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran's status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.