Job Description
Job Description
Lead the cell. Elevate the shift. Deliver results.
Schedule : C Shift | 6 : 45 PM – 7 : 00 AM | Rotating Days | Every Other Weekend
Role overview
Guide a high-performing team across compounding, blending, and packaging to meet safety, quality, and output goals. You’ll orchestrate people, processes, and equipment to keep production on plan while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
What you’ll do
- Direct daily operations : align staffing to the production schedule, set shift priorities, and troubleshoot processing issues in real time.
- Own safety : enforce environmental and safety policies, stop unsafe conditions, and raise housekeeping standards through repairs, expectations, and coaching.
- Protect quality : ensure compliance with manufacturing instructions and quality systems; submit change requests to improve procedures.
- Optimize flow : monitor each phase of production and verify correct use of tools and methods.
- Develop people : train, coach, counsel, and discipline as needed; conduct evaluations and provide growth-focused feedback.
- Coordinate with maintenance / engineering : assess needs and issue work orders to reduce downtime.
- Build collaboration : foster cooperation within the shift and across departments and shifts.
- Report outcomes : use Teknor Apex reporting systems to record and communicate daily results.
- Complete additional assignments as directed by management.
What you’ll bring
Proficiency with basic quality tools; ability to analyze data and reports to solve problems.Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures.Calm prioritization of orders and staffing during equipment challenges.Trust-building leadership; professional follow-through; accuracy and thoroughness.Values-forward mindset—model Teknor Apex values and uphold organizational policies.Effective written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal presence.Mechanical aptitude with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent efforts.Math skills to calculate percentages on batch sheets.Ability to learn and utilize ERP and supporting information systems.Knack for recognizing strengths and developing team members.Scope of responsibility
Direct supervision : compounding, blending, and packaging operations.Indirect supervision : maintenance, quality, and laboratory personnel.Accountability : shift-level production throughput and safety performance.Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (required).Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (preferred).3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.Background in batch or continuous process operations.Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.