Production Manager United States of America | Tonawanda Plant, NY Posted on 30.0

The Production Manager will lead the day-to-day operational activities related to manufacturing of persulfates, ensuring safe, environmentally compliant, and cost‑effective operations that meet all customer requirements. The role also champions and leads projects and AFE’s to improve quality, safety, cost, environmental compliance, and process reliability, and supports continuous development of operational skills and knowledge within the operating teams.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and Safety, Health and Environmental Programs, policies, and procedures.

Share Responsible for development, improvements, and implementation of safety/operating policies and to ensure all procedures are current.

Support operating teams to maintain/improve safe working conditions and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Responsible for operating the manufacturing assets (Overtime startup costs, etc. by solving operational problems and continuously improving the quality of performance.)

Support change initiatives around organizational growth, development, and skills.

Support individual/team developmental activities to continuously enhance operator skills and foster a working environment to support self‑directed work teams.

Develop manufacturing and operational key performance metrics and achieving goals and objectives.

Adherence to ISO standards in all areas of manufacturing, including nonconformance reviews.

Provide support to the Production Coordinator to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and packaging supplies and assist in development of the production schedule. The Persulfate Production Manager will manage the Production Coordinator role.

Work closely with the supply chain functions to maintain desired inventory levels and proper scheduling of capacity utilization.

Manage, Update and issue Standard Operating Procedures.

Ensure work in‑process and/or product sampling completed, tested, and verified to meet specifications.

Provide input concerning annual budget development; conduct department business meetings and assist with all forecasts to ensure accuracy and cost‑effective production.

Responsible for operating the plant in a manner consistent with the budget and cost targets in cooperation with other managers.

Requirements

BS Engineering, Chemistry, or Physical Science; BS in Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Prior manufacturing experience, 5 years or more; chemical manufacturing preferred.

3+ years’ experience in a managerial/team leader role with direct reports preferred.

Strong technical background.

Good communication skills including verbal and written.

Working knowledge of SAP preferred.

Experience working and managing in a union environment is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
Summary Compensation & Benefits: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range:

$108,500 - $180,900

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Location
United States of America | Tonawanda Plant, NY

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