Production Team Lead

Westlake Chemical; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a Team Leader to coordinate and oversee the production line crew, ensuring safety rules are followed and assignments match workload and product profiles.

You will monitor machinery and documentation, support line supervision, and help develop cross-training while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Strong math/analytical skills and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, math and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies followed and maintain production standards.
• Monitor product quality with documented measurements.
• Track machine performance and adjust as needed.
• Prepare production reports with supervision.
• Schedule and assign labor to meet workload.
• Enforce safety, quality and environmental rules.
• Provide training on lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Cross-train and develop plant personnel.
• Attend and adjust schedules and performance evaluations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Math and estimating

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

JOB SUMMARY

The Team Leader coordinates and oversees the work activities of the production line crew, ensuring that safety rules are followed and work assignments and personnel rotations are appropriate for current workload and product profiles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Working in tandem with Plant Quality personnel, monitor the quality of the product being produced by checking all physical properties (including but not limited to color, shape, and consistency) on a systematic basis and properly document all measurements.
• Monitors production machinery and equipment for optimal production performance/output according to established standards, performs and/or recommends machinery adjustments, and requests assistance from maintenance personnel when necessary to ensure that quality levels are maintained.
• Assists Line Supervision in gathering data for and preparing production reports.
• Monitors production schedules and labor assignments to ensure smooth production line operations.
• Monitors and enforces all safety, quality and environmental rules and procedures.
• Takes corrective action as needed whenever deviations from established rules and standards occur.
• Immediately reports to Plant Supervision all matters requiring the attention of Plant Management.
• Observes safety lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and provides training to production line personnel as required.
• Ensures that plant housekeeping is maintained in all areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Provides relief and/or replaces personnel in all production line positions (Machine Operator, Color Mix Operator, Forklift Driver, or Stacker) whenever required.
• Follow up and ensure completion on any corrections and adjustments identified during inspections.
• Teams with Line and Production Supervision to identify and support cross‑training and other development opportunities for all plant personnel.
• Observes and monitors performance of production line employees on an ongoing basis and assists Line Supervisor in developing performance evaluations for production line employees.
• All other duties as requested or assigned by Line Supervisor.
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated math, estimating, and analytical capability.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
• Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, levels, and positions.
• Computer skills: SAP enterprise software, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with e‑mail systems and electronic forms processing.
• Honest, dedicated, and enthusiastic team player with solid work ethic.
• Good communicator who can relate well to individuals of all backgrounds.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a relevant field.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Prolong standing or being in a stationary position.
• Complete repetitive movements.
• Bend and/or twist.
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hard‑hat protection).

Note: This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign‑on payments and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

**$31.95 per hour**