Chemical Plant Operations Team Lead

Lead Safe, Steady, High-Quality Output at BioLab

Join KIK Consumer Products in Westlake, Louisiana, and take point on shift results for a union production team in both wet and dry process areas. You’ll ensure everyone goes home safe, the schedule is met, quality is tight, and costs stay controlled—while coordinating seamlessly with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Safety.

Why This Role Matters

• Supervise 12–15 operators to achieve plan safely and compliantly.
• Own shift execution: identify abnormal conditions, troubleshoot, and initiate corrective actions.
• Run the 12-hour production meeting; report performance, issues, and priorities.
• Set and reinforce expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping.
• Align daily with the Production Manager on priorities, staffing, and trends.
• Enter work notifications in SAP; support MOC and incident investigations.
• Complete accurate timekeeping and production reporting (downtime, efficiencies, counts) per SOPs.
• Track efficiencies and rework; communicate trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and develop employees; apply discipline as needed in a union environment.
• Model EHS, GMP, and housekeeping best practices; be the on-site leader nights/weekends.

Schedule & Training

• Rotating DuPont schedule with 12-hour day and night shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
• Built-in days off; alternating weeks of approximately 36 and 48 hours.
• 1–2 months of Monday–Friday day-shift training prior to rotation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years leading teams in manufacturing or industrial operations; chemical experience preferred.
• Union experience preferred.
• Record of achieving safety and production goals with strong accountability.
• Lean/CI problem-solving know-how.
• Microsoft Office and Smartsheet proficiency; SAP preferred; quick to learn plant systems. Timekeeping/recordkeeping exposure is a plus.
• Clear communicator who collaborates across functions and leadership levels.
• Safety-minded coach and mentor.
• Thrives in a 24/7 operation; responds with urgency and adaptability.
• Can wear respiratory PPE (including SCBA) during emergencies.
• Able to climb stairs up to approximately 80 feet.
• Ability to pass required physical and drug testing.

Pay & Benefits

• $115,000 annual salary plus an annual operational bonus.
• Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Education Assistance for ongoing development.

About KIK

• Trusted brands for cleaning, sanitizing, and pool care, manufactured at scale.
• 16 North American manufacturing sites; operations across Canada, Europe, and Australia.
• Brands include Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®.
• #1 in North America for private-label bleach; leading private-label partner for laundry, dish, and home care.
• 2,300+ colleagues in product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, design, marketing, PMO, quality, compliance, distribution, and logistics.
• Guided by One KIK values—customer-focused, performance-driven, and uncompromising on safety, ethics, and integrity.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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