Production Manager

Production Manager – Clariant

Job : 40787 Location: Belen, New Mexico, USA

Join Clariant and help nurture safe, sustainable, and productive manufacturing operations at our Belen CDP Plant in New Mexico. In this role, you will shape and implement the plant's manufacturing strategy, support our Must Win Battles, and work closely with the CDP New Mexico Site Manager to enhance operational excellence. You will encourage and empower your team, manage resources thoughtfully, foster continuous improvement, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure reliable and successful performance.

This is your opportunity to create meaningful impact while cultivating a culture of safety, innovation, and collective success.

• Responsible for planning, staffing and all aspects of production management to efficiently run the Dryer Operations and Desiccant Packaging Operations.
• Master SAP needed for production reporting and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Develop operations plans to ensure 100% production plan adherence. Align work schedules with Supply Chain, Mining, and Maintenance. Implement changes to increase OEE and UEE for key assets.
• Manage, motivate and develop employees in line with the management values of the company.
• Create and implement training and development plans for hourly personnel. Ensure skills matrices are created for all roles. Create and revise all required SOP’s, work instructions, and other documents in Intelex.
• The role supports/contributes to Quality Assurance, ESHA, and Supply Chain activities as needed for safe and efficient/uninterrupted production. Ensures compliance with local legal regulations and legislation.
• Implement changes to increase production output, reduce EVP’s, and increase overall site profitability. Employ Clariant Operational Excellence: CPS and CCX. Maintain CLNX (continuous improvement) and Innovation (new product introduction). Coordinate change control processes with QA and develop specifications. Perform bi-monthly GEMBA walks.
• This role has a high degree of freedom in making choices as needed to meet/exceed the goals defined by the CDP New Mexico Site Manager.

• BS Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Process or Controls.
• 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment desirable.
• LSS training (Green Belt certified) preferred;
  Project Management, Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry‑over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

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At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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