Shift Leader, Specialty Chemicals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Online discount Mall

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant Corporation in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a PPCAT Shift Leader to direct a 5–7 person operator team on a 12-hour Pittman schedule. You will coordinate daily shift activities to meet safety, quality, and production targets, while driving continuous improvement and mentoring staff.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience, leadership skills, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education or more than five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; more than two years of leadership experience (Catalysts preferred).
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office; ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret production performance data.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a modified rotating Pittman schedule, alternating days and nights, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to complete plant-specific and emergency response training and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations in compliance with environmental, safety, and health regulations and Clariant standards.
• Conduct safety discussions and walkthroughs; identify hazards and take action to improve safety.
• Plan, assign, and direct work based on production priorities and staffing.
• Coordinate resources to meet targets for quantity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor production quality; address abnormalities and implement corrective actions to improve First Pass Quality.
• Oversee operator training and development; provide coaching and feedback.
• Develop and update work instructions and SOPs; issue Safe Work Permits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Team supervision

Education

Associate degree or equivalent education

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 41949 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Expected Salary Range*: $69,420.00 - $92,560.00 | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is seeking a PPCAT Shift Leader to join our Catalysts business unit. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, this role leads a team of 5-7 operators and coordinates daily shift activities to deliver safe, efficient production while meeting quality, cost, and scheduling requirements. The Shift Leader provides hands-on leadership, develops operator capabilities, drives continuous improvement, and serves on the plant's emergency response team. This position requires working 12-hour shifts on a modified rotating Pittman schedule, alternating days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations in compliance with applicable 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 established targets for quantity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor production quality, address process abnormalities, and implement corrective actions to improve First Pass Quality.
• Reinforce operational discipline and consistent adherence to company policies, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee operator training and development, providing coaching, constructive feedback, and performance improvement support.
• Develop and update work instructions and standard operating procedures, and issue Safe Work Permits for daily activities.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers to communicate operating conditions, production progress, safety concerns, and outstanding work.
• Support manufacturing best practices, including 5S, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and operator skills matrices.
• Lead shift performance discussions, monitor key performance indicators, and use structured problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve on the plant's emergency response team in assigned capacities, including incident command, hazardous materials response, and firefighting.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent education from a college, university, or technical school, or more than five years of related experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; more than two years of leadership experience and experience within the Catalysts business unit preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, with the ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret production performance data.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a modified rotating Pittman schedule, alternating days and nights, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to complete plant-specific and emergency response training and wear required protective clothing and equipment, including respiratory protection and hazardous materials PPE

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan
• *Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Mahogany McClurkin

Talent Acquisition Partner, NORAM

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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