ChampionX

ProductionTeamLeader

$75–110k ~AI est. Freeport, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Production Team Leader at ChampionX. Skills: Production management, Team leadership, Operational performance. Lead production associates. Train production associates”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive performance; Drive engagement; Meet specifications; Meet procedures; Meet documentation requirements; Meet plant goals; Improve efficiency; Meet performance targets; Meet customer needs; Enhance safety; Enhance quality; Enhance delivery; Enhance cost performance

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues; Root Cause Analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Lift, push, pull, or carry materials, Standing, Walking, Interacting with equipment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma / GED with 4 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, or related environment, 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment, leadership and team development experience

Nice to Have

Engineering Degree, Process Technology Degree, or equivalent, Experience with SAP, MS Access, and Microsoft Excel, Exposure to Continuous Improvement and/or Lean Manufacturing principles, written and verbal communication skills, Ability to exercise independent judgment, think critically, and collaborate across cross-functional teams, Proven ability to drive accountability, improve processes, and lead change initiatives

What You'll Do.

Lead production associates

Train production associates

Mentor production associates

Oversee day-to-day production activities

Ensure safe operations

Ensure efficient operations

Ensure high-quality operations

Provide skill-based instruction

Address personnel matters

Ensure compliance with plant rules

Ensure compliance with policies

Reinforce accountability across the team

Collaborate with Technical Team

Ensure batches meet specifications

Ensure procedures are met

Ensure documentation requirements are met

Communicate shift objectives

Align team performance with plant goals

Understand key performance metrics

Communicate key performance metrics

Ensure team awareness of metrics

Ensure team accountability for metrics

Monitor equipment performance

Troubleshoot equipment issues

Identify efficiency improvement opportunities

Lead training for employees

Lead development progression for employees

Partner with cross-functional teams

Resolve production challenges

Resolve service challenges

Resolve quality challenges

Support development of site operations budget

Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives

Promote Continuous Improvement initiatives

Enhance safety performance

Enhance quality performance

Enhance delivery performance

Enhance cost performance

Review procedures for accuracy

Review documentation for accuracy

Ensure adherence to SOPs

Ensure adherence to Good Documentation Practices

Coordinate operational improvement projects

Coordinate operational redesign projects

Meet performance targets

Lead Root Cause Analysis

Participate in Root Cause Analysis

Resolve safety issues

Resolve quality issues

Resolve service issues

Perform additional duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Quality; Planning; Engineering; Procurement; Logistics

Process & Methodology

Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing

Full Job Description

**Disclaimer:** SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration. ChampionX has immediate and future hiring needs for a **Production Team Leader** in **Freeport, TX** to support site operations. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization focused on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. **What’s in it For You:** * Access to best-in-class resources, tools, technology, and continuous education * Thrive in a company that values a strong safety culture, including top-tier safety training and personal protective equipment * Pride in working for a company that supports clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments * Opportunity to lead teams and directly impact operational performance and continuous improvement * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matching and more **What You Will Do:** * Lead, train, and mentor a team of production associates to drive performance and engagement * Oversee day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations * Provide skill-based instruction, coaching, and feedback while addressing personnel matters at the shift level * Ensure compliance with plant rules, policies, and safety standards; reinforce accountability across the team * Collaborate with the Technical Team to ensure all batches meet specifications, procedures, and documentation requirements * Clearly communicate shift objectives and align team performance with overall plant goals * Understand and communicate key performance metrics, ensuring team awareness and accountability * Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements * Lead training and development progression fo

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