Production Manager

Production Manager

This position will set the vision and direction of the production department to achieve performance consistent with the plant and organizational goals providing technical, administrative and leadership support. The incumbent will gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of the production operation, establish strategies, have close interaction with different departments, and have an opportunity to further develop leadership skills. The position will be responsible for working closely with the supply chain group to ensure that production efficiency is a main focus.

Responsibilities

Safety / Quality / Environmental

• Owns responsibility, with the Site Leadership Team, for the EHSQ performance of the Chester site. Manage the site in such a manner that it provides a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and the community.
• Responsible for production quality to ensure quality products are produced on a consistent basis within acceptable time and cost constraints to meet all customer requirements. Works collaboratively with QC department on customer complaint process to ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented to eliminate repeat occurrences.
• Ensures compliance with site EHSQ procedures, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Be a leader and role model in a behavior-based safety (BBS) framework involving the employee base to create a sustainable safety culture.
• Drive sustainability initiatives keeping waste reduction, water usage, and carbon footprint as a focus with all decisions and initiatives.

People

Operational Excellence

Internal and External Customers

Requirements

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.