Chemical Production Manager

Chemical Production Manager

Our client, a contract chemical manufacturer in the Cincinnati area, is seeking a Chemical Production Manager to join their team.

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. Personnel work 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The role requires flexibility to support all hours of operations and 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 and 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.