Batch Room Lead

Summary:

Coordinate with scheduler/planner or designee all activities of the batch making process within the Production Department. Responsible to uphold Company quality standards while meeting all orders in a timely fashion. Oversee and when necessary, participate with Batch Room Technician’s to ensure workflow is being done in a manner that optimizes production capabilities. This includes but is not limited to batch mixing, container handling, chemical handling and pumping, and general maintenance and housekeeping. 

Primary Duties:

• Drive and participate in improvement and operational activities, specifically procedure updates and first pass yield opportunities.
• Reinforce all Safety and Housekeeping guidelines.
• Monitor timing of raw material inventory needs with Inventory Control Manager
• Plan batch room operations; establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Monitor the SOV (Shop Order Variances) Daily.
• Review Batch Room records regularly to ensure records are accurate and properly documented, specifically proper entry of times and associated documentation requirements.  
• Ensure batch mixing processes are carried out according to specifications. 
• Direct Batch Room Technicians across all shifts
• Ensure Satellite Accumulation Area is being properly labeled and managed - Affected Worker
• Ensure all employees are properly trained in use of equipment and raw materials handling to meet safety compliance.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor 

Non-Essential Duties:

• Warehouse product organization
• Maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and warehouse work area
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor. 

Experience:

• Associate’s degree, or minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing and quality control environment.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.