Pilot Supervisor

Lubrizol Corporation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking a Pilot Supervisor to manage and lead the pilot line operations. This role involves overseeing staff, coordinating production processes, and implementing strategic improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and at least two years of manufacturing experience, with a strong background in process engineering and project management. Benefits include competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing operations in a chemical facility.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in Chemical and Polymer Process Engineering.
• Knowledge of experimental design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Pilot Line operations and staff.
• Develop and coach pilot line team.
• Manage pilot line expense and capital budgets.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Manufacturing Operations

Process Engineering

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Salary: $110,000 to $125,000

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Pilot Supervisor leads and manages the Wilmington Estane Pilot Line. This role focuses on providing short-term guidance to pilot line operators and executing a strategic vision for the pilot line.

• Lead and manage Pilot Line operations and staff to scale-up new product processes from the lab to commercial production scale.
• Develop and coach pilot line team, including annual reviews, career development discussions, safety compliance/audit support, and cultural discussions, and providing timely feedback.
• Coordinate and communicate priorities, scheduling, and reporting of continuous reactive extrusion, secondary/post-processing, and melt compounding pilot line operation.
• Manage the pilot line schedule and communicate priorities on a bi-weekly basis to targeted stakeholders.
• Actively manage non-working, slow-moving (NWSM) inventory.
• Supervise, lead, and execute strategic initiatives for the pilot line, including capital expansions, business process, and organizational structure improvements.
• Design processes, prepare engineering estimates, and coordinate capital projects on pilot line equipment.
• Communicate with technical and non-technical members of product development teams to understand and apply project needs for successful scale up and product realization.
• Apply and maintain systems associated with new chemical introduction, Responsible Care Management System (RCMS), Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Management (PSM), and the Pilot Plant Request (PPR).
• Manage pilot line expense and capital budget, and attend monthly budget review meetings.
• Work with the Wilmington Plant finance team to review monthly raw material consumptions, R&D material tax credits and budget deviations.
• Generate yearly management feedback report that captures key measures of success.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing operations in a chemical facility.
• 2+ years hands‑on experience in Chemical and Polymer Process Engineering, including troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Knowledge of Project Management in a stage‑gate system.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, including process and equipment design.
• Knowledge of chemical and polymer unit operations, including process and equipment design.
• Knowledge of experimental design (DOE) and data analysis using fundamental statistical techniques and statistical software.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in operations.
• Experience supervising others.
• Demonstrated experience as hands‑on mechanical and chemical process engineer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing both internal and external customers.

Your Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.

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