Senior Chemical Operator: Lead Safe Batch Production

Michelman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelman in Ohio seeks a Senior Chemical Operator to own equipment and production areas, safely operate reactors and support batch runs while coaching peers and enforcing standard work.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, housekeeping, and compliance across shifts. This role emphasizes leadership, hands-on problem solving, and accurate data recording to sustain on-time production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of hands-on chemical manufacturing experience, including equipment ownership and batch ownership.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding peers and reinforcing standard operating procedures.
• Experience coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, EHS, and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as equipment and area owner, maintaining ownership over assigned equipment.
• Ensure readiness of utilities for unit operation.
• Follow SOPs to safely operate reactors, kettles, mixers, pumps, and more.
• Load, unload, and package materials per instructions with complete documentation.
• Manufacture batches per work orders and adjust as needed.
• Monitor process parameters and record data in real time.
• Record inventory transactions in ERP.
• Support product trials and help refine batch procedures.

Skills

Equipment ownership

Leadership

Process awareness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Autonomous maintenance

Quality systems

Job description

Michelman in Ohio seeks a Senior Chemical Operator to own equipment and production areas, safely operate reactors and support batch runs while coaching peers and enforcing standard work.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, housekeeping, and compliance across shifts. This role emphasizes leadership, hands-on problem solving, and accurate data recording to sustain on-time production.