Job Description

Job Requirements

Why Work for Alkegen?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Oversee all production processes across the plant during the 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM shift
• Ensure execution of daily production schedules across operations such as batching, casting, drying, secondary processing, and finishing
• Monitor throughput, bottlenecks (e.g., drying cycles, curing constraints), and labor allocation
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment downtime and prioritize repairs

Quality

• Ensure in-process inspections and final quality checks are completed per control plans
• Address non-conforming product, initiate containment, and support corrective actions
• Maintain proper traceability and production records

Team Supervision & Development

• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of operators, leads, and material handlers
• Conduct start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings, including safety and production updates
• Train employees on standard work, quality requirements, and safe practices
• Monitor attendance, performance, and discipline consistent with company policy

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Enforce all plant safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe work practices
• Ensure safe handling of raw materials, molds, and finished goods
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Promote a strong safety culture and housekeeping standards

Process Control & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor key process variables (mix ratios, forming consistency, drying conditions, etc.)
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
• Support Lean initiatives (waste reduction, 5S, standard work)
• Drive improvements in yield, scrap reduction, and cycle times

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure product flow and on-time delivery
• Ensure proper staging of materials for next shift readiness
• Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities during shift handoff

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred
• 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience in a process-driven environment
• Minimum 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience in refractory, casting, ceramics, or similar processes strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and ability to manage a diverse workforce on off-shift hours
• Hands-on problem solver with ability to make real-time decisions
• Knowledge of multi-step production processes (batching, forming, drying, finishing)
• Strong communication skills across shifts and departments
• Familiarity with production metrics and reporting (scrap, throughput, OEE)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods across the plant
• Ability to lift up to [30–50 lbs] as needed
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with heat, dust, and noise

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility with multiple production stages and material handling
• 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM schedule, with occasional overtime or weekend support
• High interaction with hourly workforce and hands-on floor presence required

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output vs. schedule attainment
• Scrap and rework rates (casting/forming defects, drying failures)
• First-pass yield
• Safety incidents and near-misses
• On-time completion of production orders
• Labor efficiency per shift

If you are interested in being part of a world class production function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.