MANUFACTURING CHEMISTRY SUPERVISOR

Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs•Ashwaubenon, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer Metal Finishing is seeking a Manufacturing Chemistry Supervisor for its Green Bay team. The supervisor oversees a team of six, including a chemist and a waste treatment specialist, and manages chemistry and wastewater systems, processes, reporting, and related activities. The role supports production through collaboration with plant and company-wide teams and requires knowledge of how bath chemistry and physical parameters affect finishing processes. The position is responsible for environmental compliance, quality specification testing, wastewater system monitoring, reporting and audits, and maintaining quality-system documents and procedures. It also involves supervising and developing team members, setting and monitoring KPIs, coordinating with vendors and other departments, and working with the Corporate Technologies team on best practices and new technologies. The supervisor is on call for chemical emergencies outside regularly scheduled work hours. The work environment includes sharp parts and tooling, heavy carts, occasional temperature and humidity fluctuations, heat from ovens, moderate noise, limited hand- and air-tool use, and compressed air. Hearing protection is required when using compressed air. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, maneuvering barrels weighing up to 600 pounds using equipment, wearing respiratory protection when required, and using stairs several times a day. More than 25% of the day is spent walking or standing, and 75% is spent at a computer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent experience.
Ability to communicate effectively through speaking, reading, and writing.
Strong organization and ability to prioritize changing demands.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver barrels weighing up to 600 pounds using equipment.
Ability to wear respiratory protection when required.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and using stairs several times per day.

Nice To Haves

Experience in metal finishing.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental compliance in accordance with governmental regulations.
Manage quality specification testing of finishing processes to ensure compliance with process standards.
Supervise, mentor, schedule, and train chemists, lab technicians, and wastewater treatment specialists.
Complete reporting and audit processes as required or requested.
Monitor the wastewater treatment system and ensure the team can proactively support production needs.
Maintain environmental regulatory compliance, including preparing and submitting annual reports.
Perform monthly and quarterly process specification testing and report delayed testing or missed KPIs during monthly chemistry meetings.
Establish and monitor achievement of KPIs for lab technicians and the Chemistry Department.
Monitor and update Quality System documents and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to support production and address chemistry concerns promptly.
Build and maintain vendor relationships.
Apply process knowledge related to the effects of bath chemistry and physical parameters.
Work with the Corporate Technologies team to stay current on best practices and new technologies.
Participate in and attend required training events.
Remain on call for chemical emergencies after regularly scheduled work hours.

Benefits

Next-Day Pay, providing access to daily pay the next day.
Quarterly incentive program based on hours worked and business results.
Paid company holidays.
Shift differentials for second and third shifts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
On-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
Employee recognition and rewards program and recognition events.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Paid Time Off: 80 hours earned in the first year for eligible full-time employees.
Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually for eligible full-time employees.
401(k) plan with company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution for eligible full-time employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time employees.
Company-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
Optional employee-purchase life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
LiveHealth Online virtual doctor visits.