Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager

Economy Polymers & Chemicals is a fast‑paced chemical handling facility that specializes in safe transport and management of chemicals in totes, tankers, ISOs, and various other containers. Our team plays a vital role in supporting industries such as water treatment, mining, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Safety, reliability, and efficiency are at the core of everything we do.

Operational area: Midland, Texas
Reports to: Facility Manager

We are a fast‑paced chemical handling facility that specializes in safe movement and management of chemicals transported in totes, tankers, ISOs, and various other containers. Our team plays a vital role in supporting industries such as water treatment, mining, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Safety, reliability, and efficiency are at the core of what we do.

• Support day‑to‑day operations across the full lifecycle of products, including blending, loading, unloading, staging, and transferring chemicals in totes, tankers, drums, and other containers.
• Supervise and coordinate labor crews, ensuring that tasks are completed safely, on time, and according to company procedures.
• Assist in scheduling daily manpower and managing shift tasks to meet operational goals.
• Provide shift flexibility, including weekends, nights, holidays, on‑call rotations, and multi‑shift support, to maintain continuous and safe production and delivery operations.
• Monitor workplace safety, ensuring all team members follow required PPE protocols, handling procedures, and facility rules.
• Perform routine inspections on equipment and work areas, identifying potential hazards or maintenance issues and reporting them promptly.
• Communicate closely with drivers, loaders, and logistics staff to ensure chemical shipments are handled efficiently and accurately.
• Support inventory tracking by helping manage incoming and outgoing containers and verifying proper labeling and documentation.
• Assist with onboarding and training new labor team members on safe handling procedures, chemical blending processes, and work expectations.
• Collaborate with the production leadership team to meet daily and weekly output goals.
• Respond to operational issues or safety events, supporting corrective actions under the guidance of the site manager.
• Help prepare the facility for internal audits, inspections, and customer visits by ensuring work areas are clean, organized, and compliant.

• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, chemical blending, or chemical handling environment.
• Prior experience in a lead, supervisory, or support management role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safe handling of chemicals, basic blending procedures, and basic hazmat safety procedures (training can be provided).
• Comfortable working around heavy equipment, chemical containers, and industrial environments.
• Flexibility to work on‑call, nights, weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed to support continuous operations and ensure safe final‑mile delivery.
• Able to lead by example, stay calm under pressure, and promote a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work on your feet for long periods, and operate in all weather conditions (PPE provided).
• High school diploma or GED required; additional training or certifications (e.g., forklift, hazmat, OSHA 10/30) a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, reliable work ethic.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading hands‑on teams, working in a structured industrial environment, and being part of a company where safety and teamwork come first.

This position may involve exposure to hazardous materials and requires strict adherence to safety protocols at all times. The job will include chemical blending, as well as both indoor and outdoor work in a variety of conditions, including loading, unloading, and transferring chemical containers, and transporting hazardous materials and samples to designated lab or processing areas within the facility. The work environment may involve physical labor, fluctuating temperatures, and the need for constant awareness of surroundings to ensure…