Production Manager

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!

WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.

Title: Production Manager

Reports to: Distribution Manager

Direct Reports: Salaried employees

Location: Green River, WY

• Oversee safe, reliable and cost-effective railcar loading and truck loading to meet or exceed business needs and objectives.
• Executes operating plans and management of results against plans.
• Accountable to manage production costs to budget
• Leads and implements plant Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs and standards including crew safety action plans.
• Provides leadership, direction, growth, and development for Production Supervisors.
• Communicates and partners with other plants and maintenance personnel to support safe, reliable operations for the plant.
• Applies and ensures utilization of continuous improvement tools to drive improvements to safety, cost, capacity utilization, reliability, and productivity.
• Drives cultural change and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Coordinates with the maintenance and financial teams to manage assets for the plant facilities.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and WE Soda policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Enforce approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) s and WE Soda requirements

• Provides leadership and implementation of EHS and manufacturing standards and best practices and drive consistency across plant operations.
• Execution of plant operations to meet the S&OP targets for the business including EHS, production, cost, quality, and reliability.
• Accountable to manage and reconcile financial and business budgets and forecasts for production
• Partners with S&OP manager, production managers, maintenance, and financial leaders to ensure the integration and balance of production requirements across Westvaco surface operations to optimize safety, cost, and reliability.
• Development and growth of front-line leader talent including coaching and mentorship.
• Reviews and drives performance objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) within the plant area. KPI’s are reported daily, weekly, and monthly while addressing any low performing indicators with appropriate actions plans.
• Executes the work priorities needed to maintain the plant assets including the prioritization of maintenance, capital, and engineering projects.
• Partners with Human Resources in labor relations, employee relations, and contract administration.
• Manage accurate employee scheduling to maintain consistent railcar loading operations, making sure coverage is provided for vacation, sick leave, and call offs.
• Communicate production plans and make sure these are followed.
• Maintain appropriate level of inventory in silos and on railcars.
• Support ISO 9000 efforts within the plant.
• Ensure Distribution functions are compliant with food safety (i.e.: Q7A, FSMA, FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001) as applicable.
• Provides back up for the Distribution Manager to represent the department during customer, certification, and regulatory audits/inspections.
• Serve as a member of the Food Safety Team
• Serve as a member of Product Withdrawal/Recall/Recover/Complaint Assessment Committee
• Serves as relief coverage for Distribution Manager and Fleet Supervisor on all related duties during absence.
• Performs Weekend Duty as required.
• Hosts customer certification and regulatory audits/inspections.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; B.S. in…