Production Manager

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Our client is a globally recognized chemical manufacturing organization with over a century of excellence in providing safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible solutions
. The company serves industries including pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, and water treatment
, with a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nekoosa, Wisconsin
. This role plays a key part in driving safe operations, optimizing production efficiency, managing costs, and developing high-performing teams.

• Direct daily production activities to optimize plant operations, production planning, and efficiencies
• Support and make critical site-level decisions related to capital projects, maintenance planning, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with process safety, employee safety, contractor safety, and environmental regulations
• Lead people initiatives including training, talent development, onboarding, and succession planning
• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Pulp & Paper preferred)
• 5–10+ years of plant operations experience with leadership responsibility
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or chlor-alkali operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of PSM, Responsible Care®, quality systems, and cost management
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead teams
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Occasional travel as required

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Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
.

We are open to discussion and will offer a compensation package aligned with the candidate’s skills, leadership background, and industry experience.