Chemical Packaging Production Manager - Lean & Safety

Clearbridge Executive Search; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearbridge Executive Search seeks an accomplished Production Leader for a chemical packaging facility in Stillwater, MN. You will direct a ~30-person production team, drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure safe, compliant operations meeting quality and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, prioritizing work, managing budgets, and developing a skilled, cross-trained workforce to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent education and leadership experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of manufacturing or packaging leadership experience.
• Experience in chemical packaging, blending, filling, or related process industries preferred.
• Experience managing multiple production work centers and hourly employees.
• Strong Lean, 5S, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven leadership, team development, and workforce management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production across multiple work centers, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Direct a team of ~30 employees and develop high-performing, cross-trained staff.
• Drive continuous improvement via Lean, 5S, visual management, and structured problem solving.
• Oversee daily production scheduling, labor allocation, and workflow to meet customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Maintenance, and R&D to reduce defects and waste.
• Manage budgets and cost targets; drive automation opportunities and minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Safety Management

ERP

Production Scheduling

Cross-functional Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Team Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience in manufacturing leadership

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Clearbridge Executive Search seeks an accomplished Production Leader for a chemical packaging facility in Stillwater, MN. You will direct a ~30-person production team, drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure safe, compliant operations meeting quality and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, prioritizing work, managing budgets, and developing a skilled, cross-trained workforce to excel in a fast-paced environment.