2nd Shift Production Team Lead: Safety & Operations

Michelman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime opportunities

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Michelman is seeking a dependable Team Leader for our 2nd shift manufacturing team. You will back up the Shift Supervisor, provide direction, troubleshoot, and ensure safe, reliable production.

You’ll coordinate priorities, support operators, reinforce standard work, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Engineering to keep batch execution and line readiness on track. This role blends hands-on production with shift leadership to support sustained performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of hands-on chemical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to guide peers, support training, reinforce standard work, and maintain an organized shift.
• Understanding of EHS, quality, housekeeping, chemical handling, work permits, and production documentation expectations.
• Ability to read 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.
• Clear communication during shift handoffs and when escalating concerns.

Responsibilities

• Back up the Shift Supervisor by directing the shift and coordinating work priorities to maintain safety, quality and production output.
• Provide technical knowledge and troubleshooting support during batch production, packaging, and related activities.
• Organize shift readiness, review production needs, balance staffing, and ensure smooth handoffs between shifts.
• Safely operate and monitor production equipment and related controls including reactors, kettles, mixers, pumps, and packaging systems.
• Monitor process parameters, identify abnormal conditions, record data, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Reinforce standard work, procedures, housekeeping, PPE usage, and safe chemical handling practices.
• Support equipment readiness, cleaning, changeovers, documentation, inventory, and material staging.
• Coach and mentor operators, building technical capability and safe work practices.

Skills

Shift leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Operator coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Michelman is seeking a dependable Team Leader for our 2nd shift manufacturing team. You will back up the Shift Supervisor, provide direction, troubleshoot, and ensure safe, reliable production.

You’ll coordinate priorities, support operators, reinforce standard work, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Engineering to keep batch execution and line readiness on track. This role blends hands-on production with shift leadership to support sustained performance.