Production Manager

Stepan Company; Matamoros; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stepan Company in Matamoros, Mexico, seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead production with safety, quality and customer service in mind. You will provide resources, training, and direction to achieve on-time, cost-conscious manufacturing.

The role requires a chemical engineering background, 5+ years in chemical operations, advanced English, and knowledge of PSM, ISO 9001 and risk analysis. You will drive continuous improvement and manage budgets while ensuring compliant operation.

Formación

• Degree in chemical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing or processes in the chemical industry.
• Advanced English proficiency required.
• Experience handling chemical precursors.
• Knowledge of PSM, ISO 9001, risk analysis, MOC and Responsible Care.

Responsabilidades

• Lead production operations with staff, resources, training and direction to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Ensure production schedule adherence by prioritizing and adjusting based on materials, personnel and capacity.
• Promote compliance with safety, health, environment, quality and Responsible Care policies.
• Develop manufacturing team by setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Monitor process performance across safety, quality, productivity, costs and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and projects to save costs and increase capacity.
• Follow up on incidents, audits and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in change management and plant projects affecting safety and continuity.

Conocimientos

Chemical engineering

Operations leadership

Advanced English

Chemical precursors

PSM

ISO 9001

Risk analysis

Budget control

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Responsible for leading and managing production operations, ensuring adherence to the manufacturing schedule in compliance with established standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production operations by providing staff with necessary resources, tools, training, and direction to execute activities safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the production schedule by reviewing operational priorities and making necessary adjustments based on the availability of raw materials, personnel, equipment, plant capacity, and business needs.
• Guarantee safe and reliable operations by promoting compliance with policies and procedures regarding safety, health, environment, quality, responsible care, and process safety.
• Manage and develop the manufacturing team by setting objectives, monitoring performance, strengthening technical competencies, and ensuring compliance with training plans.
• Monitor production process performance by analyzing indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, costs, waste, raw material variances, equipment efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement and productivity initiatives by identifying opportunities, removing operational barriers, and coordinating projects that generate savings, increase capacity, reduce lead times and optimize processes.
• Follow up on incidents, audit findings, and corrective actions, ensuring the timely closure of actions assigned to the manufacturing department and preventing recurrence.
• Participate in change management and plant projects, evaluating impacts on safety, quality, productivity, resources, processes and operational continuity.

Profile:

• Chemical Engineering
• + 5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, processes withing the chemical industry.
• Advanced English Proficiency
• Experience handling chemical precursors.
• Knowledge of PSM, ISO 9001, risk analysis, MOC and Responsible care.
• Management of operating budgets and manufacturing cost control.