Area Production Manager - Chemical Plants

Operations/ Production Manager

Excellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Operations/ Production Manager. We are seeking a highly skilled and driven individual ready to lead and enhance our production operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily production operations to consistently meet or exceed quality and output targets.
• Lead a team of 10-30 professionals across Operations, Maintenance, and E&I centered on safety and continuous improvement.
• Enhance production efficiency through the refinement of SOPs and optimization of batch processes.
• Align budget management with strategic business objectives.
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to boost operational productivity.
• Conduct risk assessments and address process deviations effectively.
• Ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations and OSHA standards.
• Optimize in-plant inventory management and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process safety management sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of batch process manufacturing, including cycle times and equipment capacity.
• In-depth understanding of environmental regulations, OSHA, PSM, and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methodologies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.