Batch Maker 1
About The Position
This role involves supervising and leading hourly production employees, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality, and safety standards. The Batch Maker will monitor batch-making operations, raw material usage, and documentation accuracy. Key responsibilities include enforcing safety protocols, driving compliance with environmental and quality systems, and collaborating with various departments to resolve operational issues. The position also supports staff development, verifies production area readiness, and acts as a communication point for operational updates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership experience
- Understanding of batch chemical manufacturing and material handling, including tank farm operations
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret production schedules, SOPs, and safety protocols
- Comfortable working in hot environments and wearing required PPE
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred
- Forklift certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead hourly production employees (including Batch Makers) on assigned shift
- Ensure adherence to daily production schedules and escalate issues impacting throughput, quality, or safety
- Monitor batch-making operations and raw material usage; ensure documentation accuracy and adherence to blend formulations
- Enforce proper PPE usage, housekeeping standards, and safety protocols, including hazardous material handling
- Drive compliance with ISO 14001, Quality Management System procedures, and 5S practices
- Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS to resolve equipment issues, process deviations, and safety concerns
- Conduct Tier 1 meetings, communicate KPIs, and track employee performance, attendance, and cross-training progress
- Support hiring, onboarding, and continuous development of production staff
- Verify readiness of production areas including tank farms, staging zones, and packaging stations
- Act as a point of contact for work prioritization, schedule updates, and shift transitions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
