Manufacturing Development Program Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Job Location: Painesville, OH

Job type: Full-time 

Type of role: Onsite

Work Schedule: DuPont Schedule (12-hour day/night rotating shift)

Join Our Chemical Operator Development Program!

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Our Chemical Operator Development Program provides the training and hands-on experience needed to thrive as a Chemical Operator. You’ll build critical skills while working closely with industry experts in a dynamic, safety-focused environment. If you’re hands-on, enjoy tackling challenges, and are eager to learn and grow, this role is made for you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a member of the Chemical Operator Development Program, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation while you collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

In This Role, You Will:

• Perform rounds & field quality testing to check process equipment, product quality, and monitor process conditions and control systems.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations.
• Use basic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve process deviation and upset conditions.
• Perform simple problem solving and participate in improving daily work.
• Follow the standard work processes and practices as outlined by the site and/or unit.
• Understand and deliver what is expected of operators when an unplanned event occurs that will trigger a root cause investigation.
• Participate in root cause investigations as requested.
• Train new unit operating personnel and share operating knowledge for their development.
• Ensure operations performance within their assigned responsibility align with plant and business goals.
• Make improvements in unit operating discipline and performance based on personal knowledge and skills.
• Monitor key unit metrics to ensure plant performance remains on track to achieve unit and business goals.
• Accurately and completely record asset utilization losses.
• Develop the skills and competencies required to perform operator care for the plant activities.
• Utilize the appropriate operating discipline and safe work practices required when performing operator care for the plant activities
• Follow the Procedure Use Policy of the unit and/or site.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Ability to follow all safety and environmental standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize tasks based on operational needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry and operation of control systems.
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding and working with processing equipment. 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP and/or Delta V.

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Participate in plant emergency response organization with the requirement of successfully completing the 36 Hour Fire Course test and state test.
• Must be willing and able to work in a plant environment, including outdoor conditions in all types of weather.
• Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to maintain a valid forklift operator certification.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs as part of job duties.
• Must be prepared and able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator, which requires maintaining a clean-shaven appearance, as well as a fall protection harness, and hearing protection.
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. 

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.  

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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