Dewey Plant - Production Manager

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities.

The Production Manager is responsible for the daily management and performance of the production department, including safety, environment, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. This role ensures plant systems comply with standard practices and supports continuous improvement in performance across safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and team development.

Job Responsibilities

• Safety & Environmental Compliance : Promote a safety-first culture; ensure training, audits, and safety certifications. Enforce safety policies, conduct plant tours, and implement corrective actions. Respond to and investigate environmental incidents and spills; implement energy-saving practices.
• Quality & Delivery : Monitor batchsheet compliance and process audits. Investigate off-quality and customer complaints; lead corrective actions. Maintain communication and coordination with planning teams to meet production schedules.
• Cost & Inventory Management : Control labor, supply, and operating costs. Support and lead waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives. Ensure compliance with raw material and inventory systems.
• Team Development : Provide performance reviews, coaching, and training. Maintain attendance and performance records. Encourage associate participation in continuous improvement (OFIs).
• Other Responsibilities : Act as backup to the Senior Production Manager. Approve batchsheets and process changes as needed. Support training system development and payroll / timekeeping review.

Qualifications - Required

The Successful Candidate Will Have Strengths In The Following

Physical Requirements

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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