Production Manager

Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the production unit. This role ensures that manufacturing objectives are achieved in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate performance expectations.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead day-to-day operations of the production unit to meet or exceed safety, environmental, quality, and production targets
• Provide coaching, development, and performance feedback for frontline leaders and operations personnel
• Promote a strong safety culture by setting expectations and leading by example
• Execute production schedules while minimizing unplanned downtime and optimizing unit uptime
• Manage production metrics (OEE, yield, cost per unit, etc.) and drive root cause analysis on variances
• Identify and implement operational improvements in cost, yield, energy, or throughput

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering; Mechanical or Chemical degree* preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of chemical plant experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong working knowledge of PSM (Process Safety Management), OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP, PI, DCS systems)
• Extensive experience in high-hazard chlorinated organics (EDC/VCM) manufacturing environments preferred
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license

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