Blending Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Chemical Blending

Old World Industries; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Identity theft insurance

Disability

FSAs/HSAs

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits bundle

Pet insurance

Job summary

Old World Industries is seeking a Blending Supervisor to lead a team responsible for blending and chemical handling in support of gallon-, drum-, and bulk-fill operations. The role focuses on safety, accuracy, and efficient production in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of supervisory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong PC skills (MS Word/Excel). A driver’s license and forklift certification are a plus in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Proficient PC skills, including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead employees in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and mentor blending team to ensure efficiency and quality standards are intact
• Ensures all requirements for maintaining a safe workplace are followed (PPE, rules & policies, applicable government regulations, etc.)
• Drive safety standards for team through 6S methodologies
• Responsible for all Blending activities, including Slurries and Coolants.
• Ensures all applicable paperwork/documentation is accurately completed
• Documents chemical raw material usage/lot numbers on Batch sheets
• Receives Bulk Chemicals and raw materials, including tanker truck, rail car, and barge
• Assists in investigation of out-of-specification materials
• Maintains Blending area in an orderly condition
• Encourage a team-oriented and eager to learn mindset
• Takes initiative and shares process improvements
• Assists in various ad-hoc projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

MS Word and MS Excel

Team leadership

Problem solving

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Old World Industries is seeking a Blending Supervisor to lead a team responsible for blending and chemical handling in support of gallon-, drum-, and bulk-fill operations. The role focuses on safety, accuracy, and efficient production in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of supervisory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong PC skills (MS Word/Excel). A driver’s license and forklift certification are a plus in this on-site role.