Production Leader

Stepan Company

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Leader will perform operational, administrative, and logistical activities in support of the manufacturing of Stepan products and provide supervisory level leadership to indirect reports. The successful candidate will blend working knowledge and processes with an understanding of lean concepts in order to drive a culture of ownership and continuous improvement at the Millsdale Plant. Stepan Company, established in 1932, is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. The company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees, with a strong record of growth that provides meaningful career opportunities and stability. Stepan is looking for team members who bring a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment, and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in manufacturing / chemical industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 5+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of the production area’s performance – EH&S, quality, and reliability.
Provides direction and growth plans to an area production engineer, supervisor, and approximately 20 production operators.
Manages a multi-million-dollar controllable expense budget and is responsible for capital planning to assure alignment with business growth objectives.
Maintain reliable operations through investment in infrastructure.
Leads incident investigations (EH&S, Quality, or other), performs root cause analyses, and identifies appropriate corrective actions.
Interfaces and develop growth plans with several departments in the plant including EH&S, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Accounting, and Scheduling.
Provide effective interactions with the Business Teams and Supply Chain Groups in order to provide developmental tactical and strategic growth plans for the area.
Demonstrates an effective cost benefit decision-making ability.
Foster a team building environment.
Possess the ability to summarize data and present facts in a concise manner.
Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others