MANUFACTURING CHEMISTRY SUPERVISOR

Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-Day Pay

Quarterly Incentive Program

Paid company holidays

Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd sh

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

On-the-Job Training and Advancement

Job summary

Pioneer Metal Finishing in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Chemistry Supervisor to lead a team of six including a chemist and wastewater specialist. You will oversee chemistry and wastewater systems, ensure compliance, mentor staff, and drive KPI performance while coordinating cross‑functional efforts with production.

The role emphasizes environmental compliance, quality testing, timely reporting, and continual improvement, with on‑call responsibilities for chemical emergencies after hours. A B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication, reading, and writing skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize changing demands.
• Demonstrated decision making ability.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team.
• Some experience in metal finishing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages environmental compliance with government regulations.
• Oversees quality specification testing to ensure process standard compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, schedule, and train chemists, lab technicians, and wastewater staff.
• Manage reporting and audit processes as required.
• Monitor wastewater treatment and support production needs.
• Maintain regulatory compliance including annual reports.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Overview

Are you a supervisor with some chemistry experience and background? Have you worked in wastewater processes in the past? This could be your next great opportunity! We're on the hunt for our next Chemistry Supervisor to join the team here at Pioneer Metal Finishing in Green Bay.

Overseeing a team of six (6) that includes a chemist and a waste treatment specialist, you'll manage all things related to our chemistry and wastewater systems, process, reporting, and more. The environment at Pioneer for this role provides challenges to keep you interested and motivated, but support from others (both plant-based and company-wide) to ensure success.

A wide range of responsibilities means that you'll never be bored and a production team that appreciates guidance from the chemistry team ensures that you'll always have a great deal of collaboration.

Responsibilities and Essentials:

• Manages environmental compliance in accordance with governmental regulations.
• Manages quality specification testing of finishing processes to ensure compliance to process standards.
• Supervise, mentor, schedule, and train chemists, lab technicians, and wastewater treatment specialists.
• Reporting and audit processes as required and/or requested.
• Monitors wastewater treatment system and ensures team is equipped to proactively support production needs.
• Maintains environmental regulatory compliance including preparation and submission of annual reports.
• Performs monthly and quarterly process specification testing. Reports out on any delayed testing or missed KPIs during monthly chemistry meetings.
• Establishes and monitors achievement of KPIs of Lab Techs and Chemistry Department.
• Monitors and updates Quality System documents and procedures.
• Collaborates with all other departments as appropriate and necessary to ensure production continues as expected and chemistry concerns are addressed rapidly.
• Builds and maintains vendor relationships.
• Process knowledge is critical and must be related to the effects of bath chemistry and physical parameters.
• Works closely with the Corporate Technologies team to stay up to date on best practices and new technologies.
• Participates in and attends all required training events.
• On call for chemical emergencies after regularly scheduled work hours.

Key work environment information:

• Sharp parts and tooling, heavy carts, occasional temperature and humidity fluctuations, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and maneuver barrels weighing up to 600 lbs. using equipment.
• Must have the ability to wear respiratory protection when required.
• Comfortability working in a fast-paced environment and utilizing a staircase several times per day.
• Over 25% of day is spent walking or standing
• 75% of day is spent on a computer.

You could be a great fit if:

• You have a B.S. in Chemistry or equivalent experience
• You are able to effectively communicate through speaking, reading, and writing
• You are a highly organized individual and are able to prioritize ever changing demands for your attention
• You can demonstrate decision making skills
• You're comfortable working independently and within a team
• You have some experience in metal finishing (preferred)

We could be a great fit for you if:

• You're comfortable working individually or in a team environment
• You thrive best when working in a fast-paced work environment
• You're up for a challenge but know you have some backup if needed
• You enjoy collaborating with various teams to problem-solve

Benefits Summary

We offer the following benefits toAll Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay:Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program:Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2ndand 3rdshift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees(30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off:80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits