Lead Production Manager – Chemical Manufacturing

Workforce İnsan Kaynakları; Çorlu; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Local chemical manufacturer in Çorlu is seeking a Production Manager to oversee and optimize chemical raw materials production. You will monitor operations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical engineering or chemistry degree, 8–10 years of experience in chemical production, PU production is preferred, and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 8–10 years of proven experience in chemical raw material production and manufacturing processes.
• PU production experience is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience on the production floor with batch reactor-based processes.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma training is preferred.
• Based in Çorlu or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production operations and ensure adherence to production plans.
• Lead process efficiency, work study, and process improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Develop, optimize, and commission production processes for new products.
• Plan and optimize workforce, machine capacity, time, and raw materials.
• Track KPIs like scrap, downtime, and efficiency; implement improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and sustain corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, R&D, Quality, Planning, and other teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Local chemical manufacturer in Çorlu is seeking a Production Manager to oversee and optimize chemical raw materials production. You will monitor operations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical engineering or chemistry degree, 8–10 years of experience in chemical production, PU production is preferred, and English proficiency is required.