Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned plant or facility. The Production Manager will direct and directly support (as needed) all operational activities based upon the general directives of the Plant Manager.  Must have a proven track-record of safely and efficiently operating all plant systems and be able to complete mass balances, inventory reports, and all other plant reporting.  The Production Manager should be a professional who can create comprehensive work instructions, production plans, operating procedures and maintain an accurate inventory.  This position may, from time to time, be required to represent the Plant Manager at weekly production meetings or fulfill all responsibilities of the Plant Manager when necessary.  Success in this position will be measured primarily in terms of the individuals ability to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant, while providing effective leadership to plant personnel that will lead to the highest levels of performance in a rapidly changing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervision and leadership of operations personnel to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
2. Ensuring plant production is optimal and goals are met or exceeded with respect to productivity, throughput, cycle times, yields, and finished product quality
3. Creating a work environment that drives incident-free operations. Ensuring optimal performance in environmental compliance, health and safety.
4. Coordinating with Transportation Manager to manage material transfer in and out of the Plant.
5. Paperwork accuracy is a critical requirement for this role.  Confirming data through comparison of customer supplied data with Chem Group measurements is required in order to identify variances as soon as possible.  This role is required to understand the various customer and chem group products to recognize data inaccuracies.
6. Issue Purchase Orders (PO) as requested for outside services, equipment repairs, parts, supplies, shipping materials and other items as directed.  All purchases should be based on best pricing, short lead times and quality.  Identify top suppliers by dollars spent and negotiate volume purchase pricing and other favorable terms.
7. As needed issue supplier complaints with expected corrective action from the supplier for non-conformances such as late delivery, wrong parts, defective parts and out-of-specification material.
8. Responsible for site waste management
9. Routine and preventative maintenance of all critical equipment.
10. Scheduling of Plant personnel
11. Maintaining excellent housekeeping practices in the Plant
12. Abide by the principles in the EHS&S and Quality mission statements

Skills and Education Requirements:

1. Engineering Degree or Similar with an emphasis on Chemistry
2. Chemical Plant Supervision or Lead (minimum 5 years)
3. Understanding of material flows and production planning
4. Excellent written and verbal communication
5. Proficient in Microsoft Programs (i.e. Office, Excel, Outlook)
6. Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
7. Ability to drive daily execution

Working Conditions:

1. Must be willing and able to climb stairs, use a ladder, and lift 60 pounds
2. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing policy as set forth in the CHEM Group, Inc. Employee Handbook
3. Must be available to work any shift including nights and weekends as needed
4. Must be willing and able to wear all required personal protective equipment which shall always include appropriate eye protection, a hard hat, and steel toed work shoes.  Required personal protective equipment may also, from time to time, include a respirator, special gloves, heavy rubber boots, a face shield, or a full hazmat suit.

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