Production Manager Job

Arkema SA

Paulsboro, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$96,500–$145,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Corporate Sales, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Human Resources Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Systems, Marketing, OSHA, Operational Improvement, Operational Measurement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Supply Chain, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Paulsboro, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Production Manager

JOB TITLE: Production Manager (Salary Range: $96,500 - $145,000 pending experience) JOB LOCATION: Paulsboro, NJ

JOB SUMMARY: The Production Manager oversees daily production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing while leading supervisors and operators to achieve site objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage production resources to meet operational objectives.
  • Develop and execute EHS programs to achieve zero safety/environmental incidents.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM (where applicable), and Bostik EHS expectations.
  • Create and manage daily production schedules.
  • Develop staff capabilities to support operational goals.
  • Measure and improve operational efficiency continuously.
  • Coordinate production activities with Purchasing, Logistics, and Maintenance departments.
  • Ensure all required EHS and Quality training is completed for team members.
  • Enforce compliance with company policies and best practices.
  • Coordinate with Corporate EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, and Supply Chain.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

  • BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5-10 years experience in supervision, operations management, or engineering.
  • 3-5 years experience in project management, process engineering, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a team environment.
  • Adaptable to change and capable of leading change.
  • Experience with Lean or Six Sigma manufacturing principles.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

  • Experience with large‑scale manufacturing systems and enterprise systems.
  • Strong leadership and continuous improvement background.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

  • Reports to Plant Manager.
  • Oversees three Production Supervisors and associated operators.

WORKPLACE TYPE: On‑site manufacturing environment; approximately 35% of time on the production floor.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Minimal travel required; may include occasional business‑related travel.

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Arkema SA