Formulation Production Manager

Are you a manufacturing leader who thrives on safety, quality and operational excellence? Do you enjoy developing teams, improving processes and delivering production results in a complex manufacturing environment? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with Nufarm.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production. From innovative crop protection solutions to sustainable technologies, we are evolving with agriculture to deliver value for customers around the world.

As Formulation Production Manager in Chicago Heights, IL you will lead formulation production teams across all shifts at our Chicago Heights site. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering the site’s production schedule while developing and mentoring formulation supervisors and production teams. This role plays a key part in driving a strong safety culture, operational discipline and continuous improvement.

• Lead formulation production teams with a strong zero‑incident safety mindset, ensuring compliance with HSE, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver production schedules shift‑to‑shift and day‑to‑day, meeting manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Drive process efficiency, productivity improvements and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through lean, 5S+1 and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting and visual management, including SOPs, performance metrics and manufacturing excellence data.
• Develop, coach and performance‑manage formulation supervisors and teams, supporting long‑term capability building and succession planning.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders including Operations, Quality, HSE, Maintenance, Planning and HR.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering leadership role.
• Strong change management, people leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or 5S+1 tools.
• Strong focus on data, process discipline and KPI‑driven performance.

• Experience in the agrochemical industry and familiarity with Crop Life, FIFRA or product integrity requirements.
• Exposure to root cause analysis (RCA), process safety management (PSM) or production systems environments.

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary range for this position is $95,200 to $121,300 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, financial, and other wellbeing benefits.

At Nufarm, you’ll be part of a collaborative manufacturing team where safety, accountability and continuous improvement matter. We offer opportunities to grow your career while contributing to solutions that support the future of agriculture.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.