Catalysts Shift Leader - 12-Hour Onsite

Clariant; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Discount Mall

Job summary

Clariant in Louisville, KY is seeking a PPCAT Shift Leader to manage a 5-7 operator team and coordinate daily shift activities, ensuring safe production, quality, and efficiency. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, you will lead, train, and develop operators, drive continuous improvement, and participate in the plant's emergency response team, with 12-hour rotating days and nights on-site.

This role requires SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency, strong problem solving, and availability for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or more than five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; more than two years of leadership experience and Catalysts experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, ability to interpret production performance data.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations in compliance with environmental, safety, and health regulations, permits, and Clariant standards.
• Conduct safety discussions and regular production floor walkthroughs, identify hazards, and take action to improve employee safety.
• Plan, assign, and direct work based on production priorities, staffing needs, and operator capabilities.
• Coordinate resources and production activities to meet targets for quantity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor production quality, address process abnormalities, and implement corrective actions to improve First Pass Quality.
• Oversee operator training and development, providing coaching and performance improvement support.
• Develop and update work instructions and SOPs, and issue Safe Work Permits for daily activities.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers to communicate operating conditions, progress, safety concerns, and outstanding work.
• Lead shift performance discussions, monitor KPIs, and use structured problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Clariant in Louisville, KY is seeking a PPCAT Shift Leader to manage a 5-7 operator team and coordinate daily shift activities, ensuring safe production, quality, and efficiency. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, you will lead, train, and develop operators, drive continuous improvement, and participate in the plant's emergency response team, with 12-hour rotating days and nights on-site.

This role requires SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency, strong problem solving, and availability for