Manager, Production

Kraton•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Production Manager II provides management oversight of the plant’s manufacturing operations and processes at Kraton’s Savannah, Georgia location. The role manages operations output, product quality, production costs, and other manufacturing assets safely and effectively, ensuring products meet or exceed key performance targets and customer expectations. The Production Manager is a member of the plant’s Lead Team and may serve as Acting Plant Manager in the Plant Manager’s absence.

Requirements

10 or more years of relevant work experience in chemical manufacturing or a related industry.
Experience with unionized workforces.
Strong functional expertise and people management skills.
Proficiency with personal computer applications and business information systems such as PI system, DCS, SAP, and Microsoft Office tools.
Strong teamwork and communication skills between management and labor in Maintenance and Operations.
Ability to accomplish goals by identifying complex problems and organizing teams to investigate and resolve them.
Knowledge of process technology and chemical engineering or manufacturing.
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
Knowledge of quality and process improvement.
Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety compliance.
Knowledge of supply chain management and organizational effectiveness.
Knowledge of information systems.
Knowledge of budget management and fiscal administration of daily operations and capital planning.
Knowledge of union relations and collective bargaining.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or another related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and legal requirements for workplace environmental, health, and safety/OSHA, and quality standards.
Optimize production throughput, output, and product quality.
Lead production activities and establish priorities for safety, quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost control and management.
Ensure plant shutdowns are conducted effectively in compliance with safety policies and procedures, and ensure proper operational startup.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and projects using manufacturing process improvement strategies and techniques such as Lean manufacturing and 5S.
Use and report key performance indicators (KPIs) that influence plant results.
Manage department costs, spending, budgets, and financial activities.
Lead, develop, coach, and evaluate process engineers, production supervisors, and other hourly and salaried production employees.
Manage and assess resource requirements, including people, equipment, and capital; identify gaps and implement corrective actions and solutions.
Ensure team members are current on required job training and qualifications.
Actively participate as a member of the plant’s Lead Team.

Benefits

Medical insurance with multiple plans, including TeleDoc and Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Advocate support to help employees understand coverage and answer questions.
Base life insurance coverage paid for by Kraton, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
401(k) matching contributions based on enrollment level.
Employee Assistance Program at no cost to employees.
Accident insurance.
Disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance.