Production Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Michelman Careers • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Michelman is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Team Leader for its specialty chemical manufacturing team. The Team Leader provides shift direction and technical support, serving as backup to the Shift Supervisor, while also contributing hands-on to production activities. The role helps coordinate production priorities, support operators, reinforce standard work, and maintain communication across Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and other support functions.

The position supports batch execution, process monitoring, material handling, packaging, area readiness, equipment readiness, and continuous improvement. Successful Team Leaders help the shift operate safely, reliably, and in an organized manner by coaching operators, troubleshooting practical issues, communicating early, and escalating concerns when appropriate. The role is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is scheduled for 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Future shift changes may occur based on business needs and will be communicated in advance.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment checks. Michelman maintains a tobacco-free hiring policy, and candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screen that includes testing for tobacco products. Compensation includes a shift differential, overtime opportunity, bonus/incentive eligibility, and benefits. Michelman describes its work environment as values-focused and team-oriented, with opportunities for technical development, structured onboarding, and long-term growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of hands-on chemical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to guide peers, support new-hire training, reinforce standard work, and help maintain an organized and accountable shift.
• Understanding of EHS, quality, housekeeping, chemical handling, work permits, area readiness, and production documentation expectations.
• Ability to read and interpret batch sheets, SOPs, safety data sheets, labels, production schedules, process data, and shift communication tools.
• Ability to make sound, time-sensitive decisions that protect safety, quality, compliance, and production continuity.
• Ability to communicate clearly during shift handoffs and when escalating concerns to supervision or support teams.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and meet manufacturing-environment physical requirements, including standing, walking, lifting, handling materials, and wearing required PPE.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment checks and a pre-employment drug screen that includes tobacco-product testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, or EHS to resolve operational issues.
• Prior exposure to autonomous maintenance, continuous improvement, shift leadership, team training, or root cause problem solving.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify minor equipment, instrumentation, or process issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as backup to the Shift Supervisor by providing shift direction, coordinating work assignments, and aligning the team around safety, quality, and production priorities.
• Provide technical knowledge and troubleshooting support during batch production, packaging, material handling, wastewater, utilities, and other assigned production activities.
• Organize shift work by reviewing production needs, balancing staffing, preparing areas, and supporting clear shift handoffs.
• Operate and monitor production equipment, including reactors, kettles, mixers, pumps, filtration systems, forklifts, packaging equipment, utility systems, and related process controls.
• Monitor process parameters, identify abnormal conditions, record data accurately, and promptly escalate safety, quality, equipment, or production concerns.
• Reinforce standard work, procedure compliance, housekeeping expectations, PPE requirements, and safe chemical handling practices.
• Support equipment readiness, cleaning, changeovers, line clearances, batch documentation, inventory transactions, material staging, and work order completion.
• Coach and guide new and existing operators by modeling safe practices and helping build technical capability.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Engineering, Project Teams, and peers to support safe work and timely problem resolution.
• Participate in shift handoffs, daily tier meetings, safety discussions, near-miss reviews, root cause investigations, product trials, and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Company-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings and HSA/FSA plans with company contribution opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Maternity/parental leave.
• Fitness center reimbursement.
• Training, onboarding, and development opportunities.
• Shift differential, overtime opportunity, and bonus/incentive eligibility.
• Additional employee programs and benefits may apply based on role, location, and plan eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED