Batch Mixer Team Lead

Monday - Friday, variable hours to ensure time with both shifts (either 6am-2:30pm and/or 2pm - 10:30pm), awesome benefitsClarke in Schaumburg, IL is hiring a Batch Mixer Team Lead to help make mosquito control products that protect public health. If you care about keeping people safe, like teamwork, excel in leadership and want a job that values quality, apply nowWHAT YOU'LL DO As a Batch Mixer, you'll help make sure products are made right and on time. You'll mix and measure ingredients, run equipment, keep things clean, and help ship products. You'll also report numbers and help out customers. When you're not mixing, you'll help keep things safe and stay up-to-date on packaging and chemical safety. Your work protects lives and helps keep communities around the world livable, safe and comfortableIn addition to performing Batch Mixing activities, you will take on the role of Team Lead, providing guidance and supervision to Clarke's 1st and 2nd shift manufacturing teams. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently achieved throughout all operations.Key Duties and Responsibilities in addition to batch mixing activities above:Oversight and Supervision: Assist with the day-to-day supervision of both shifts, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to company policies.Schedule Management: Attend weekly schedule alignment meetings to coordinate production activities, and review and execute production schedules effectively. Coordinate preventative maintenance and contractors around scheduled repairs. Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory levels to support uninterrupted manufacturing processes.Safety Compliance: Ensure all team members adhere to safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.Quality Assurance: Help manage the quality assurance process for all products manufactured during your shifts, ensuring they meet established standards.Documentation and Metrics: Develop, train and implement manufacturing documentation, and monitor key operating metrics to track performance and drive continuous improvement. SCHEDULEMonday-Friday, variable hours/shifts to ensure time with both shifts (either 6am-2:30pm and/or 2pm - 10:30pm) with some Saturdays or extra hours as needed. PAYThis position offers a base hourly compensation of $30-$35 per hour. This salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base compensation offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held.BENEFITSWe offer an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k (Roth and traditional) with a generous match, tuition reimbursement and career development and training opportunities, LinkedIn Learning subscriptions, paid parental leave program, electric vehicle incentives, paid volunteer time, generous PTO, paid holidays, paid winter break between Christmas and New Years, and discretionary bonus. We are proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™ and recognized by our team of coworkers for our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and values-driven culture.ABOUT CLARKEWe are Clarke, a privately-held global environmental products and services company. For over 75 years, Clarke has been making communities around the world more livable, safe and comfortable by pioneering, developing and delivering environmentally responsible public health mosquito control. Our products and services help prevent disease and control nuisances. Our global customers include governments, commercial and residential groups, and international institutions such as UNICEF and U.S. AID.Working at Clarke, you will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You will learn from some of the most talented people in your field and make an impact on the world around us. With Clarke, you join an innovative and passionate team where people are the heart and soul of the organization, working together to create an environment where coworkers thrive and nature flourishes. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BATCH MIXER TEAM LEADMinimum 3-5 years of related experience in Specialty Chemicals, Food Processing, Pharmaceutical, or Organic industries preferred.Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment required. Minimum 1-2 years experience in a lead, supervisory, or training role required. Hands-on experience with liquid chemical blending and granular/tablet manufacturing strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to work within an accredited quality environment (i.e., Lean Manufacturing, ISO, etc.).Batch processing experience a plus.Previous experience operating a forklift experience required. Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office and ERP systems required.Ability to prioritize work and manage projects under budget and time restraints, ability to organize time and tasks with little direction or supervision. Capable of lifting up to 50-100 lbs. (100 w/ assistance), sitting, walking short distances, reaching, standing for long periods of time, climbing ladders, and wearing a respirator and other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Tolerance to various chemical odors required.High School/GED required.Ability to read, write, and speak English.Ability to perform housekeeping activities (i.e., inventory placement, cleaning equipment etc.) and all other duties as assigned.Ability to effectively partner with employees, management, department, and cross functional teams to meet performance objectives and to support the mission and vision of the Company.Are you a problem-solver? Do you have the desire to work as a team and be involved in public health? Does working as part of an ISO Certified, Lean Manufacturing or Quality Management System excite you? Are you attentive to detail and have at least a year or two of training or team lead experience? If so, you may be perfect for this positionARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you feel that you would be right for the Batch Mixer Team Lead job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting youClarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.Job Posted by ApplicantPro