Production Manager

allnex•Wallingford, CT

10d•$135,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us! Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Click here to see why we are proud of what we do in allnex!For a sneak peek into life at allnex site, don’t miss our manufacturing Operator Movie! Job Details Salary range: $135k - $165k (depending on experience). Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated this year); 11 holidays a year; Global Bonus Plan – 10%; 3% discretionary 401K bonus; Full medical benefits offered; 401K company match up to 6% (dollar for dollar). Position overviewAre you interested in learning more about the Production Manager in the world leading industrial coating resins company? Based in the plant, the Production Manager will lead production units to ensure safe manufacturing and shipment of products, in full compliance with regulatory/corporate standards and in support of business unit initiatives. Also responsible for developing and implementing strategies to provide business units with the most competitive unit costs and service profile for the markets served. If you're interested in being part of an international company having multicultural experiences and you want to develop your career, apply today and come make an impact with us!

Requirements

5 years' experience with managing operational teams.
Leading in a union workforce environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or other technical field.
10 years' leading experience in a chemical plant environment.

Responsibilities

Lead batch production operations in daily activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective performance across a 3-shift, 5–7-day operation.
Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures regarding environmental, health, safety, and applicable governmental regulations.
Prepare, analyze, and issue production and performance reports, taking corrective actions as needed to drive improvement.
Manage plant budget, including staff scheduling and resource allocation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet manufacturing standards using Lean tools, 5S, and Management of Change (MOC).
Deliver the production plan and develop capacity and resource strategies to maintain flexibility and agility in response to short-term challenges.
Implement business process measurement systems, work process improvements, Lean and cycle-time reduction initiatives, process optimization, workforce engagement activities, and identify and deploy workforce training programs.
Develop supervisory leadership across all shifts and ensure Safety, Quality, and Delivery goals are consistently achieved.
Lead, motivate, and develop the organization in alignment with company policies, while managing individual and overall plant staff performance.