Chemical Manufacturing Manager

Ecolab; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Manufacturing Manager to lead the ion exchange resin production and packaging at our Philadelphia site. You will guide safety, quality, and efficiency while driving TPM/5S initiatives and partnering with R&D and Engineering on new product introductions.

The role reports to the site leadership team and aims to elevate site performance through strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years manufacturing experience.
• 6+ years supervisory or people-leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or related industry.
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certification.
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements in chemical manufacturing.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead, develop, and engage the production team to meet site goals.
• Oversee safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacture and packaging of ion exchange resin products.
• Maintain KPIs and lead daily production meetings to drive accountability and results.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering for new product development and process improvements.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Ecolab, a global leader in water purification and antibody purification solutions, is seeking a Chemical Manufacturing Manager to lead the production department responsible for manufacturing and packaging ion exchange resin products. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure a safe, engaged, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will collaborate across functions to support business growth, continuous improvement, and the future development of the site.

What You Will Do

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and chemical industry requirements
• Lead, develop, and engage the production team, creating an environment where employees feel valued and connected to site goals
• Oversee the safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacture and packaging of ion exchange resin products
• Ensure products meet quality specifications, standard cost expectations, production schedules, sales demand, and planned customer shipping dates
• Implement Total Productive Maintenance and Management principles, with an emphasis on 5S, loss elimination, and continuous improvement
• Identify and deliver productivity improvements that support operational performance and business growth
• Maintain key performance indicators and lead effective daily production meetings to drive accountability and results
• Collaborate with Research and Development and Engineering to support new product development, process improvements, and product introductions
• Build strong partnerships with department leaders and work across the site to achieve shared business objectives
• Contribute to the site’s strategic planning and long-term development as a member of the site leadership team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
• 8 years of manufacturing experience
• 6 years of supervisory or people-leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or a related industry
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certified
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements applicable to the chemical manufacturing industry
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ion exchange processing or resin manufacturing
• Experience implementing or working within Total Productive Maintenance or Management systems
• Experience applying 5S and loss-elimination methodologies
• Demonstrated success leading teams and building employee engagement in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, site leaders, corporate partners, customers, and visitors
• Ability to initiate work, manage competing priorities, and operate independently

Physical Requirements Of Position

• Working in a chemical processing plant with variable temperatures, odors, noise levels, vibrations, moving mechanical equipment, hazardous chemicals, gases, hot liquids, and other industrial conditions
• Working in elevated, low, or confined spaces as required
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $120,500.00 - $180,700.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA). We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.