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Hydrite

Chemical products and technical support provider

Operations Development Program

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeCottage Grove, WI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, supply chain, or a general business discipline is preferred.
  • Prior leadership experience through an internship, co-op, military service, or a previous role is strongly preferred.
  • Credibility with a plant floor team, sound judgment under pressure, willingness to be present on off shifts, and the ability to hold a standard without losing the room are expected.
  • Willingness to relocate is expected; relocation expands opportunities during and after the program, and the program is open to every Hydrite manufacturing site.
  • Travel of 10 to 25 percent is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Own safety performance for the assigned area by setting expectations through daily floor presence and ensuring issues are raised, investigated, and closed.
  • Supervise a production or shift team, holding accountability for staffing, coaching, performance conversations, and day-to-day execution against the schedule.
  • Learn the site's manufacturing processes in depth and develop the technical fluency needed to make operating decisions and earn the confidence of experienced operators.
  • Lead or contribute to engineering and continuous improvement projects alongside daily supervisory responsibilities.
  • Take on a second assignment in process engineering, supply chain, maintenance, quality, continuous improvement, or EHS, applying the same ownership to a functional or cross-site problem.
  • Present an annual report out at the Operations Managers Meeting, building exposure to plant management beyond the assignment site.
  • Participate in campus recruiting alongside the Early Talent Program, representing Hydrite to the next group of candidates.
  • Work with Human Resources and the Operations VP on assignment progress, future interests, and open roles so permanent placement is planned deliberately.

Desired Qualifications

  • Open to new graduates and current Hydrite employees moving into operations leadership.

About the Company

Hydrite

Chemical products and technical support provider

Hydrite provides chemical products and related technical services to industries like agriculture, biofuels, food processing, and water treatment. Its team of chemists and engineers offers on-site and remote technical support to diagnose application challenges and tailor formulations to customer needs. Unlike suppliers that sell chemicals alone, Hydrite adds value through hands-on technical service and a growing portfolio gained through acquisitions such as the Organic Defoamer Group and Servco Chemical, plus a focus on sustainability. Its goal is to help customers improve performance and sustainability with customized chemical solutions and dedicated support, while expanding its market presence.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Brookfield, IL
Founded
1929

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