Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader. In this role, you will be responsible for safe operations, employee safety and enforcing the safety protocols during the production shift.

Responsibilities and Authority:

Responsible for safe operations, employee safety and enforcing the safety protocols during the production shiftAssures that production of batches proceed according to scheduleResponsible for the quality and productivity of all processes and auxiliary operators on his or her shift. Assures that process and auxiliary operators are conducting their areas in compliance with published procedures and/or work directivesResponsible for TPM deployment at shopfloor with emphasis on 5S, Autonomous Maintenance and Loss EliminationReports all equipment irregularities to the production coordinator and/or production manager.In situations requiring disciplinary action, the shift lead operator shall fully investigate all actions and forward findings to the production coordinator and production manager in a timely mannerResponsible for contacting the production coordinator within one hour of an event which causes a production shutdown.Responsible for rearranging available manpower as appropriate in the case of an employee absence, emergency condition requiring immediate attention or other urgent matter which could adversely affect the production scheduleResponsible for monitoring all Cation related sump pits and be able to account for high levels of resin in any pitDirects operators on proper disposal of resins removed from the various Cation sump pits/filter tablesMonitors both polymer and packaging yields. Determines and advises causes for low yields at shift turnover meetingsPerforms other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

High school graduate or the equivalent.Five years’ experience in a chemical plant required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior supervisory or shift lead experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Computer literate with advanced writing skills. Has the ability to initiate tasks and work in an independent manner. Must be able to communicate with visitors, professional and plant personnel.

Contacts and Relationships:

Interfaces with other department personnel in the corporate office, administration and plant locations as necessary. Requires good communication, interpersonal skills and interacts well with external customers, visitors, employees and management in other departments

Working Conditions:

Position operates in an environment in which there may be temperature extremes and exposure to weather, excessive noise and vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electric shock, hazardous chemicals, gases, odors, hot liquids or equipment.  May work in high, low or confined spaces.

Physical requirements: Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high. 

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Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.