Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Welcome to Valtris Specialty Chemicals. At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers’ products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products. Join our team, and you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Manager leads the Manufacturing Department at the Bridgeport site to achieve targets for Safety, Environmental, Production, Quality, and Cost. Develop and execute ideas and capital projects for Continuous Improvement of plant manufacturing operations. Lead, coach, and develop the Manufacturing Department team to enable operational excellence and growth opportunities at the Bridgeport site.

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the chemical plant operations, inclusive of personal safety, production performance and quality of products produced.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize plant performance, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Lead and motivate a team of manufacturing professionals, operators and technicians to achieve production and quality targets while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve operational issues.
• Lead improvement teams, impact events, and production analysis.
• Participate with site leadership to ensure EHS compliance with company, government, and outside agency requirements as they relate to the site via capital projects, maintenance repairs, and other work performed in the department and assigned.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust as needed to meet production targets and customer demands.
• Implement and maintain production standards and ensure compliance with quality control procedures.
• Evaluate production staff, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, provide updates, and address any issues.
• Work with the Site Technical team to identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Work with Site Maintenance to ensure reliability and production capabilities.
• Ensure all production activities comply with industry safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, addressing any hazards or non‑compliance issues promptly.
• Manage the allocation of resources, including raw materials, equipment, and labor, to optimize production output.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports on production performance, including output, efficiency, and quality metrics.
• Responsible for meeting site goals, objectives, and work plans with little oversight.
• Conformance with the Valtris Quality and Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies and awareness of ISO 9001 and RC14001 management system requirements applicable to this position.

• 4‑year Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years operations and/or Process Engineering experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing setting.
• Experience monitoring, managing and troubleshooting chemical manufacturing production processes.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality management systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to manage team to perform according to Customer needs, quality.
• History of proper S&OP utilizations within one's daily task.
• Good customer skills, strategic thinking, good communication skills both verbally and written, strong technical aptitude, multi‑task oriented.
• Complete understanding around Continuous Improvement Processing within a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Computer literate – expertise in Microsoft Office required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and…