Production Team Leader

ChampionX • Freeport, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ChampionX has immediate and future hiring needs for a Production Team Leader in Freeport, TX to support site operations. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization focused on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. We unlock access to energy for the benefit of all while advancing a future with more energy and less carbon. Our diverse and forward-thinking teams are committed to developing the technologies needed to power the future responsibly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma / GED with 4 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, or related environment
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment
• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Engineering Degree, Process Technology Degree, or equivalent
• Experience with SAP, MS Access, and Microsoft Excel
• Exposure to Continuous Improvement and/or Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, think critically, and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to drive accountability, improve processes, and lead change initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of production associates to drive performance and engagement
• Oversee day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations
• Provide skill-based instruction, coaching, and feedback while addressing personnel matters at the shift level
• Ensure compliance with plant rules, policies, and safety standards; reinforce accountability across the team
• Collaborate with the Technical Team to ensure all batches meet specifications, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Clearly communicate shift objectives and align team performance with overall plant goals
• Understand and communicate key performance metrics, ensuring team awareness and accountability
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Lead training and development progression for new and current employees
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics) to resolve production, service, and quality challenges
• Support development of the site operations budget with a focus on continuous improvement of key performance metrics
• Drive and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Review procedures and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to SOPs and Good Documentation Practices
• Coordinate operational improvement and redesign projects to meet performance targets and customer needs
• Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis to resolve safety, quality, and service issues
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, technology, and continuous education
• Thrive in a company that values a strong safety culture, including top-tier safety training and personal protective equipment
• Pride in working for a company that supports clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments
• Opportunity to lead teams and directly impact operational performance and continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matching and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree