Shift Leader, Specialty Chemicals

Shift Leader, Specialty Chemicals

Job ID: 41949 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Expected

Salary

Range*: $69,420.00 - $92,560.00 | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is seeking a PPCAT Shift Leader to join our Catalysts business unit. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, this role leads a team of 5–7 operators and coordinates daily shift activities to deliver safe, efficient production while meeting quality, cost, and scheduling requirements. The Shift Leader provides hands-on leadership, develops operator capabilities, drives continuous improvement, and serves on the plant’s emergency response team. This position requires working 12-hour shifts on a modified rotating Pittman schedule, alternating days and nights. Interested in joining our Catalysts team?

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations in compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and health regulations, permits, and Clariant standards.
• Conduct safety discussions and regular production floor walkthroughs, identify hazards, and take action to improve employee safety.
• Plan, assign, and direct work based on production priorities, staffing needs, and operator capabilities.
• Coordinate resources and production activities to meet established targets for quantity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor production quality, address process abnormalities, and implement corrective actions to improve First Pass Quality.
• Reinforce operational discipline and consistent adherence to company policies, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee operator training and development, providing coaching, constructive feedback, and performance improvement support.
• Develop and update work instructions and standard operating procedures, and issue Safe Work Permits for daily activities.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers to communicate operating conditions, production progress, safety concerns, and outstanding work.
• Support manufacturing best practices, including 5S, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and operator skills matrices.
• Lead shift performance discussions, monitor key performance indicators, and use structured problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve on the plant’s emergency response team in assigned capacities, including incident command, hazardous materials response, and firefighting.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent education from a college, university, or technical school, or more than five years of related experience and/or training.

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; more than two years of leadership experience and experience within the Catalysts business unit preferred.

• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, with the ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret production performance data.

• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a modified rotating Pittman schedule, alternating days and nights, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

• Ability to complete plant-specific and emergency response training and wear required protective clothing and equipment, including respiratory protection and hazardous materials PPE

• What’s in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

• Paid Holidays

• PTO time with a carry-over benefit

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Program

• EAP Program

• Spending and Savings Accounts

• Life/AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Online discount Mall

• Auto/Home Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Legal Services Plan

• Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity.

• Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

• At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

• Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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• We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.