Chemical Production Manager

Our client, a chemical manufacturer within the Cincinnati area, is seeking a Chemical Production Manager to join their team. As a Chemical Production Manager, you will be part of the Site Leadership Team supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to safety and quality, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Chemical Production Manager

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45204

Pay Range: $140,000 - $150,000 + 15% Bonus

Accountable for a large team spanning 4 shifts. Current shifts are 12 hours on a 2-2-3 schedule working 24/7 with personnel working 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and 7:00pm-7:30AM. Must be flexible to support all hours of operations and available to make decisions and direct resources.

• Lead and manage a diverse team of approximately 70+ personnel across multiple departments including flaking, pastillation, production, and packaging.
• Set strategic direction to achieve site objectives related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and housekeeping.
• Drive a culture of compliance, ownership, and continuous improvement through structured problem-solving and operational excellence tools.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Participate in and facilitate strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to support operational goals.

• Proven ability to lead multi-shift chemical operations through supervisors
• Strong technical understanding of processes + structured problem solving
• Demonstrated maintenance/reliability leadership (TPM mindset)
• Ability to build and sustain a CI system (not just run projects)
• Strong technical background in World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
• Clear bias for action with disciplined execution through others

* Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder
- Unable to Sponsor*

Manpower Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of Manpower Group and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.