Blending Manager

MOC Products Group LLC•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$85,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Blending & Material Handling, oversees material staging, pre-weigh, blending, and bulk transfer operations to ensure the safe, accurate, compliant and efficient preparation of chemical batches. This role ensures materials are pulled correctly; formulas are followed, and equipment setup, including hookups and line flushes, supports production schedules. Partnering with cross-functional teams, the Manager drives quality, efficiency, and compliance while maintaining a safe and effective work environment.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in manufacturing, blending, or batch process operations with leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of chemical blending, compounding, and material handling processes
Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and Lean principles
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily pre-weigh and blending operations to ensure batches are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule
Ensure materials are properly staged, verified, and available for production
Coordinate seamless transfer of product to filling lines
Monitor throughput, capacity, and productivity against targets
Oversee the receipt and verification of raw material deliveries, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and timely availability for production.
Ensure strict adherence to formulas, batch sheets, and work instructions
Oversee weighing, measuring, and material additions for accuracy and traceability
Partner with Quality to ensure all products meet specifications prior to release, working closely with the team to evaluate and implement any required batch adjustments with Quality direction
Plan daily staffing, shift coverage, and priorities based on production needs
Collaborate with Planning to ensure production readiness and raw material availability
Identify and resolve schedule gaps, delays, and output variances
Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, SDS guidelines, and chemical handling procedures
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and internal quality standards
Maintain accurate batch documentation, logs, and regulatory records
Promote a strong safety culture with proactive hazard identification and incident prevention
Monitor raw material levels, usage, and discrepancies to prevent shortages
Ensure proper labeling, identification, and segregation of materials and blends
Coordinate with Warehouse and Purchasing to maintain material flow
Oversee proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of tanks, mixers, pumps, hoses, and measuring equipment
Partner with Maintenance to address equipment issues and improve reliability
Ensure sanitation and changeover procedures are properly executed to prevent contamination or cross-mixing
Supervise, coach, and develop pre-weigh and blending personnel
Set clear expectations and cultivate a culture of safety, quality, productivity and accountability across the team
Train employees on procedures, equipment operation, and best practices
Drive engagement, teamwork, and continuous skill development
Hands-on leader who leads by example and sets the standard for performance, accountability, and professionalism.
Identify opportunities to improve batch accuracy, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
Implement Lean initiatives and process improvements to reduce downtime, minimize variability, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Track and analyze key performance metrics including throughput, rework, and labor efficiency
Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, and Customer Service to resolve issues
Communicate batch status, delays, shortages, and risks proactively
Support troubleshooting of formulation and process issues (e.g., viscosity, color, contamination)