As a Lead Compounder you will be assigned to work in the Compounding Department handling chemicals and preparing adhesives for the coating process.  You will be responsible for leading the daily operation of the area including normal operation, problem-solving, coordinating PM's, and making decisions on schedule adjustments.  You will provide direction and assign job tasks to other compounding operators in the area. Shift: 7pm-7am, 2-2-3 - Building 5Starting hiring rate: $27.29/hr plus $2/hr shift differential In this role you will be responsible for: Ensuring compliance with all environmental, health and safety procedures, policies, and practices.Maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.  Identifying and escalating safety issues immediately. Supporting safety improvement initiatives.Reviewing and following the daily compounding schedule.Adjusting daily compounding schedule to account for changing production needs.Following standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel to monitor screens, meters, gauges, valves, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production and process specifications. Unloading bulk tanker deliveries into Tank Farm tanks.Maintaining accurate production records and logs of equipment and product performance. Driving tow motors and staging materials for adhesive and silicone lacquer batches.Leading shift turnover discussions, communicating daily priorities to the team, and assisting in keeping MDI board up to date. Assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals.  Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the area.  Contribute and participate in team decision making.  Provide support in project work and other special requests. Acting as lead trainer to other employees in the compounding department.Accountable for daily production maintenance, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping tasks according to established standards.Participating in group problem-solving teams and other continuous improvement activities.  Support ELS initiatives to improve manufacturing performance (throughput, scrap reduction, safety, ISO work instructions, SOPs).Performing all other functions as necessary. Performing preventative maintenance tasks working with engineering and maintenance at operator level. 
