MANUFACTURING CHEMISTRY SUPERVISOR

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Are you a supervisor with some chemistry experience and background? Have you worked in wastewater processes in the past? This could be your next great opportunity! We're on the hunt for our next Chemistry Supervisor to join the team here at Pioneer Metal Finishing in Green Bay. 

Overseeing a team of six (6) that includes a chemist and a waste treatment specialist, you'll manage all things related to our chemistry and wastewater systems, process, reporting, and more. The environment at Pioneer for this role provides challenges to keep you interested and motivated, but support from others (both plant-based and company-wide) to ensure success. 

A wide range of responsibilities means that you'll never be bored and a production team that appreciates guidance from the chemistry team ensures that you'll always have a great deal of collaboration.  

• →Manages environmental compliance in accordance with governmental regulations.
• →Manages quality specification testing of finishing processes to ensure compliance to process standards.
• →Supervise, mentor, schedule, and train chemists, lab technicians, and wastewater treatment specialists.
• →Reporting and audit processes as required and/or requested.
• →Monitors wastewater treatment system and ensures team is equipped to proactively support production needs.
• →Maintains environmental regulatory compliance including preparation and submission of annual reports.
• →Performs monthly and quarterly process specification testing. Reports out on any delayed testing or missed KPIs during monthly chemistry meetings.
• →Establishes and monitors achievement of KPIs of Lab Techs and Chemistry Department.
• →Monitors and updates Quality System documents and procedures.
• →Collaborates with all other departments as appropriate and necessary to ensure production continues as expected and chemistry concerns are addressed rapidly.
• →Builds and maintains vendor relationships.
• →Process knowledge is critical and must be related to the effects of bath chemistry and physical parameters.
• →Works closely with the Corporate Technologies team to stay up to date on best practices and new technologies.
• →Participates in and attends all required training events.
• →On call for chemical emergencies after regularly scheduled work hours.

• Sharp parts and tooling, heavy carts, occasional temperature and humidity fluctuations, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and maneuver barrels weighing up to 600 lbs. using equipment.
• Must have the ability to wear respiratory protection when required.
• Comfortability working in a fast-paced environment and utilizing a staircase several times per day.
• Over 25% of day is spent walking or standing
• 75% of day is spent on a computer.

• You have a B.S. in Chemistry or equivalent experience
• You are able to effectively communicate through speaking, reading, and writing
• You are a highly organized individual and are able to prioritize ever changing demands for your attention
• You can demonstrate decision making skills
• You're comfortable working independently and within a team
• You have some experience in metal finishing (preferred)

• You're comfortable working individually or in a team environment
• You thrive best when working in a fast-paced work environment
• You're up for a challenge but know you have some backup if needed
• You enjoy collaborating with various teams to problem-solve