SolenisProduction Team Leader
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
Position Summary
The Production Team Performance Leader (TPL) leads Work Center Operators to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production within an assigned production area. This role oversees shift operations, executes the production schedule, balances workloads, and drives continuous improvement while meeting safety, quality, and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily shift operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and line‑rate targets.
Coordinate line setup, staffing, and line balancing to meet production schedules.
Partner with Warehouse, QA, and Maintenance to prevent downtime and maintain productivity.
Lead Tier 1 shift meetings, short‑term interval control audits, and real‑time problem solving.
Complete 5‑Why and PDCA activities when targets are missed; drive Lean and continuous improvement efforts.
Coach, train, and develop operators; provide hands‑on support and cover operator roles as needed.
Ensure accurate SAP transactions and production reporting.
Promote and enforce compliance with EH&S, ISO 9001, GMP, and quality procedures.
Support environmental compliance, waste minimization, and proper disposition of non‑conforming materials.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma required; post‑secondary education in a technical or science field preferred.
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience operating production equipment.
Additional Skills
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Safety‑focused, adaptable, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Team‑oriented with the ability to coach and develop others.
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Platform, SAP).
Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as required.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include health, dental, vision and a defined contribution pension plan, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and will be considered without regard to any ground protected by human rights legislation, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, and disability. Solenis provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process, and invites candidates to let us know about their accommodation needs.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com .
The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,080.00 and 72,110.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
Regulatory Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.