Production Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Required:

• Be actively engaged in and support a safety focused work environment by upholding the company's safety guidelines and environmental policies.
• Lead and manage the daily activities of production supervisors, team leaders, and operators to ensure efficient, high-quality, and safe manufacturing operations. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team development.
• Championing continuous improvement of production processes through application of 5S and LEAN manufacturing practices.
• Participate in incident investigations and assist in development and initiation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment while holding the team accountable to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for new and existing processes.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental rules, laws, and regulations.
• Ensure proper identification of, labeling and handling of generated waste.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Planning teams to optimize first-pass yield and achieve zero-defect production.
• Ensure compliance with the current ISO9001 standards.
• Review applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on a regular frequency.
• Fully documenting operating data, activities and events on appropriate forms and records
• Execute daily production plan by establishing priorities, assigning personnel, monitoring progress, resolving problems, and reporting progress on shift production summaries.
• Be knowledgeable and assist, as necessary, in all production processes and areas.
• Work closely with the maintenance department to coordinate repairs and minimize production downtime.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and promotion of production staff.
• Provide and keep current training and certification of all employees in all production areas.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Interact professionally with production personnel and all other departments.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and customers, when needed.
• Work to maximize yields and improve cycle times.
• Be available afterhours for plant assistance by phone or in plant.
• Ensure effective shift resource utilization and drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

Required:

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years chemical manufacturing experience with supervision
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Strong knowledge of organizational workflow and ability to delegate by assigning responsibilities.
• Advanced organizational skills and a proficient multi-tasker
• Knowledge of all essential equipment and ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Data driven with the ability to generate and submit reports on performance and progress.
• Proficiency with computers and computer software, such as with Microsoft Office and RMP systems
• Strong coaching and training skills to onboard new employees and train employees on all tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and results-driven
• Ability to effectively read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

Preferred:

• Experience in a PSM manufacturing environment
• Experience with PLC and/or DCS controls
• Direct knowledge of batch chemical manufacturing processes
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S

Disclaimer:

The list of requirements, duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, but merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when circumstances of the job change.