Production Manager - Batch Processing
JSK Recruiting
- Channahon, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Chemical organization with 12 locations in North America is hiring due to a promotion
- They are looking to hire the successor for the Director of Operations who can be groomed to take over 3-5 years
- Company has been in business for 78 years with sales at $19.8 billion.
- They offer fantastic benefits and are big believers in growth potential
- The Production Manager is responsible for the most important section of the operation, pre-processing / batching. Will plan, direct, and coordinate this critical area before packaging
- Work-life Balance
- 401K with excellent match
- BCBS medical coverage - low cost and excellent coverage
- Full relocation assistance will be provided
- 110K - 140K + 20% bonus (no cap)
- This position will manage 8 direct reports with 40-50 indirect
- Ensure employee productivity, batch tanks accuracy and facility safety activities while working in conjunction with packaging department managers
- Monitor, exceed, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
- Continuing cost and operational improvement that the processing department is producing and delivering the highest quality product to packaging
- Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic direction for the team.
- Strategic involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar principles
- BA/BS degree required, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar Engineering degrees
- 7+ years of experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager or related roles in a processing / batching manufacturing environment; prefer chemicals, foods, beverage, consumer products, or closely related industry
- Must have experience managing leaders in a manufacturing setting
- Demonstrated success with understanding processing, batches, yields, labor and driving efficiencies forward; experience using systems to track is preferred
- Must be flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment utilizing lean manufacturing, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies
- Union experience is a plus