Production Manager

Solvchem•Pearland, TX

13d

About The Position

The Production Manager leads and oversees production operations to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to quality standards. The role coordinates people, materials, equipment, and support services to keep production running smoothly, and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to identify opportunities to improve productivity and performance. SolvChem, Inc. is a chemical blending, packaging, and distribution company founded in 1971. It operates in Distribution, Consumer Products, Contract Packaging, and International, serving customers across Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana and through an international network. The company emphasizes customer service, safety, quality, regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of the degree.
2–5 years of experience in a high-volume chemical manufacturing environment or related field, with demonstrated supervisory- or manager-level leadership.
Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, manufacturing routings, or process documentation.
Experience with ERP, MES, or related manufacturing business systems.
Leadership and people-management skills, including setting expectations, providing direction, and holding teams accountable.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate production performance, identify issues, and implement practical solutions.
Understanding of production operations and manufacturing processes and the factors affecting productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across organizational levels.
Ability to build effective working relationships with Planning, Maintenance, Purchasing, Logistics, Process Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
Organizational skills to manage priorities, schedules, personnel needs, and operational issues in a fast-paced environment.
Sound decision-making skills and ability to respond effectively to production issues, delays, and changing priorities.
Attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Proactive ownership, initiative, follow-through, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous small pack experience.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
OSHA certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production activities to meet production schedules, targets, and quality standards safely and efficiently.
Supervise Line Leads and direct production activities according to established procedures and schedules.
Coordinate production changeovers, including required materials, equipment, and personnel.
Monitor production run rates and make adjustments to support efficient production and prevent delays or bottlenecks.
Coordinate with Maintenance and other support teams to address equipment issues and minimize downtime.
Work with Planning to support efficient production schedules and ensure tankers are properly scheduled.
Partner with Purchasing/Buyers to ensure raw materials are available before production.
Ensure Line Leads have required blends and other production needs ready for scheduled runs.
Collaborate with Logistics and other Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) support services.
Establish, monitor, and analyze production KPIs, including OEE, to meet run-rate and performance targets.
Analyze production data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Work with the Process Engineer to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
Promote safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across production operations.