Assistant Production Manager

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily and weekly production in our chemical manufacturing facility. You will supervise shift operations, coach operators, ensure adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements while driving on-time delivery and cost targets.

You will partner with Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to investigate deviations, implement corrective actions, manage materials and batch records, and promote a relentless culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–6 years in production, process operations, or manufacturing supervision; specialty chemicals preferred.
• Experience leading shift teams or supervising daily operations in manufacturing.
• Exposure to process safety management (PSM) or high-hazard environments is a plus.
• Solid understanding of batch or continuous chemical processes; knowledge of quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in executing the daily/weekly production plan to meet targets.
• Supervise shift operations, enforce SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and minimize downtime with Maintenance/Engineering.
• Manage raw materials, batch execution, process controls, and documentation accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and provide daily direction to operators/technicians.
• Ensure adequate shift staffing, training, and skill development.
• Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks and visible leadership.
• Collaborate with Quality and EHS to investigate deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Maintain compliance with policies, local regs, and industry standards for chemical handling.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma; drive waste reduction and cycle-time improvements.
• Support new product introductions, trials, and scale-up with R&D and Technical teams.

Skills

Production Management

Process Optimization

Lean Six Sigma

EHS Standards

Batch Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Process Eng

Tools

SAP

MS Office

ERP Systems

Production Software

Job description

• Support the Production Manager in executing the daily/weekly production plan to meet volume, quality, and cost targets.
• Supervise shift operations and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production equipment performance and collaborate with Maintenance/Engineering to minimize downtime.
• Manage raw material usage, batch execution, process controls, and documentation accuracy.
• Lead, guide, and support production operators/technicians; provide coaching, performance feedback, and daily direction.
• Ensure adequate shift staffing, training, and skill development in alignment with operational needs.
• Promote a strong safety culture through daily interactions, toolbox talks, and visible leadership on the production floor.
• Partner with Quality and EHS teams to investigate deviations, non‑conformances, and safety incidents, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain full compliance with company policies, local regulations, and industry standards for chemical handling and manufacturing.
• Ensure batch and process records meet internal and regulatory documentation standards.
• Participate in and lead improvement initiatives including process optimization, waste reduction, and cycle time improvements.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence tools to drive measurable improvements.
• Support new product introductions, trials, and scale-up activities in collaboration with R&D and Technical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 3–6 years of experience in production, process operations, or manufacturing supervision; experience in specialty chemicals, chemicals, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading shift teams or supervising daily operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to process safety management (PSM) or similar high‑hazard manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of batch or continuous chemical manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems (ISO, GMP, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in production reporting systems, SAP or similar ERP systems, and MS Office applications.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in production management, process optimization, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in chemical manufacturing. Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Management
• Process Optimization
• Lean Six Sigma
• EHS Standards
• Batch Chemical Manufacturing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Production Reporting Systems
• Batch Execution
• Process Controls
• Documentation Accuracy
• Chemical Manufacturing Processes
• Process Safety Management
• Quality Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Operational Excellence
• Staff Training

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Performance Feedback
• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Specialty Chemicals
• Manufacturing Supervision
• Safety Protocols
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Chemical Handling

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• MS Office
• Production Management Software
• ERP Systems