Production Manager

Evonik•Town of Tonawanda, NY

3d•$108,500 - $180,900

About The Position

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ The Production Manager will lead the day-to-day operational activities related to manufacturing of persulfates in a safe, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective manner to ensure that all customer requirements are met. The Production Manager also will champion and lead projects and AFE’s which improve quality, safety, cost, environmental compliance, and process reliability/improvements and support continuous development of operational skills/knowledge within the operating teams.

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

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