Batching Supervisor, Mon- Thurs 5:00pm-5:00am

Spray Products Corp.; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spray Products Corporation in Medina, Ohio is seeking a Batching Supervisor to oversee material blending, operation of process equipment, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a chemical plant and possess strong communication skills.

The role involves supervising others, maintaining production records, and implementing operational improvements in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience with paint/color matching is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mixing/blending materials and operation of process equipment.
• Coordinate work schedule with planning and job board.
• Monitor plant equipment performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Supervision and leadership

Attention to details

Effective communication

Chemical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Basic hand tools

Pumps

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Batching Supervisor is responsible for working with purchasing, filling drums, weighing materials, mixing/blending of materials, operation of process equipment, and overseeing others performing similar duties. The individual will maintain production records and ensure standard operating procedures are followed and comply with all regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for mixing/blending of materials, paint matching, and operation of process equipment as needed and act as backup
• Work with purchasing on placing orders for bulk chemicals
• Procure batch tickets and divide work to operators
• Tank Farm inventory every Monday
• Work with planning and job board to coordinate schedule of work
• Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions utilizing various instruments, gauges and meters
• As the senior member of the team, expected to identify and implement operational and safety improvements
• Unloading of rail cars and tank wagons as needed and act as backup
• Responsible for assuring the product is made correctly according to standard manufacturing orders
• Complete production reporting and quality control reporting in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Perform quality control analysis during the manufacturing steps, including drawing samples of raw materials or from the process for laboratory testing
• Must follow all safety procedures and act in a safe manner at all times and have an understanding and awareness of chemicals and their nature, hazards, safety and health issues etc. (MSDS's, use of PPE etc.)
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s degree or higher a plus.
• 5+ years in a chemical plant environment is desired, Paint/Color matching experience a plus
• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Ability to work well under minimal supervision
• Ability to supervise and lead teams in his/her area of accountability
• Attention to details, organization ability and ability to interact well with others.
• Must be able to operate basic hand tools
• Must have knowledge of pumps

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as climbing, lifting objects up to 50 lbs and pushing/pulling objects up to and including moving heavy drums weighing 440+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able work in extreme temperatures, indoors and out

Spray Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Spray Products is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Spray Products are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Spray Products will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Spray Products encourages applicants of all ages.