Job Description
About the Role:
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of a department within the chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring production goals are met efficiently and safely while maintaining high-quality standards. The role involves managing personnel, coordinating production processes, and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Pay range: $120,000 - $140,000 Per Year
Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
- Supervise daily operations of the chemical production department, ensuring efficient and safe production processes.
- Monitor production schedules, equipment maintenance, and resource allocation.
- Make critical decisions and develop schedules to balance production and equipment repairs.
- Ensure that all production targets, quality standards, safety and PSM regulations are met.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, technicians, and other operational staff.
- Coordinate training programs and promote continuous improvement in employee skills.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance for career development.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols, industry regulations, and environmental guidelines. (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ASME, API)
- Implement and monitor safety measures to prevent accidents, hazardous exposures, and chemical spills.
- Investigate accidents or safety incidents and develop corrective actions.
- Lead emergency response efforts within the incident command system.
Budget and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage the department’s budget, ensuring cost control and resource optimization.
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring that chemicals and materials are available for production.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies or equipment to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Quality Control:
- Work with the quality assurance team to ensure that the final products meet regulatory and customer standards.
- Implement quality control systems and processes, ensuring the chemical plant's products are of the highest standard.
Process Improvement:
- Continuously assess and optimize plant processes, looking for opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve sustainability.
- Participate in the design and implementation of process changes or upgrades.
- Keep department focus on quality improvements to meet demands of semiconductor industry.
Communication and Reporting:
- Report on production progress, issues, and performance metrics to upper management.
- Coordinate with other departments such as maintenance, safety, and research and development (R&D) for seamless plant operations.
Qualifications:
- Education: A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: 5-10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, with a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role. Experience in process optimization and safety management is crucial.
Required Skills:
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of chemical processes, plant operations, and related technologies.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to manage, motivate, and develop teams.
- Problem-Solving: Capacity to analyze and resolve complex operational, technical, and safety issues.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report to upper management and coordinate with different departments.
- Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
- Analytical Skills: Expertise in data analysis, process monitoring, and performance reporting.
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