Chemical Blending Supervisor
About The Position
With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company: A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage Dental and Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Paid parental leave Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 401(k) with a generous company match Pet Insurance Benefits Tuition reimbursement 21 Paid Days Off 7 Paid Holidays Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment) Paid comprehensive on-the-job training Company computer provided Career advancement opportunities The Blending Supervisor will direct and coordinate day-to-day blending and large container production activities. Additionally, the supervisor will provide direction, training, and leadership to employees within the Blending Department. This employee will plan, organize, and carry out objectives related to production efficiency, utilization, safety, productivity, and quality. This position will ensure that customer needs are met through appropriate day-to-day allocation of people, equipment, and assets in the operations of the plant and will work with the management team, other Department leads, and Ascentek personnel to prioritize tasks and assign resources cost-effectively to meet the customers’ needs. This position needs to have flexibility in their hours to work any shift, weekends, and as business dictates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience blending materials using precise measurements and methods.
- Forklift Operation Certification.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Understanding of KPIs and manufacturing processes.
- General Quality & Safety Awareness.
- Understanding of Lean Principles.
- Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Basic mathematical abilities.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Inventory Management System (JDE or equivalent).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or some college
- Experience with ISO and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Responsibilities
- Oversee activities in the blending and large packaging areas to meet production goals, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
- Plan and coordinate the flow of materials through the blending department, from raw materials to finished products.
- Assist in coordinating truck and rail deliveries and outbounds.
- Participate in plant continuous improvement activities and processes.
- Ensure product quality through Blend Specification, Finished Parts Documents, and other controls.
- Develop and implement operating procedures designed to eliminate production problems and improve quality.
- Maintain hourly and temporary direct labor time management within Ascentek time clock software.
- Maintain plant cleanliness such that customer tours can be a positive marketing experience.
- Assist in the planning and administration of policies and procedures.
- Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
- Review and analyze production, quality control, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
- Analyze, identify, and improve the cause for quality, safety, or production problems.
- Become proficient in the use of Ascentek's manufacturing & inventory control system (JDE).
- Assist the Blending Manager in maintaining ownership of departmental metrics and objectives.
- Select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the blending function.
- Assist in developing training procedures and continuous improvement activities to move the company to be best in class.
- Provide an emphasis on safety to ensure compliance with all pertinent government regulations and provide a safe environment for all employees.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Paid parental leave
- Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Pet Insurance Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- 21 Paid Days Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details
- Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
- Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
- Company computer provided
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
