Chemical Production Manager — Lean Operations Leader

Tremco CPG Inc.

Columbus (GA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 158,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Performance bonus

Job summary

The Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) in Columbus, GA is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations. You will drive Lean initiatives, ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost control while coaching a diverse team to exceed customer expectations.

Ideal candidates have at least 7 years of supervisory experience in a 24x7 chemical/industrial setting, strong budgeting skills, and a proven track record implementing continuous improvement and ERP systems like

Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years’ supervisory experience in a 24X7 start-up chemical industrial environment.
Experience in cost reduction, Lean manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies, design for manufacturability, project management and team building.
Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and strategic planning/execution.
Extensive and diversified background in fabrication and/or chemical manufacturing preferred.
Extensive experience with ERP systems and Microsoft productivity tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Implement lean manufacturing practices to deliver high standards of operational excellence.
Ensure manufacturing data and metrics are accurately developed, collected, analyzed, and reported to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
Develop processes, strategies, and budgets to meet assigned goals, especially those related to productivity, product specification, quality standards, on time delivery, lead time, scrap reduction, and safety.
Apply a variety of field related concepts, best practices, and procedures in leading state-of-the-art, LEAN operational initiatives and strategies.
Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations and infrastructure for assigned facility.
Ensure the safety of staff, visitors, equipment, and facility in accordance with the North American Manufacturing Safety Program.
Initiate prompt corrective action when necessary to bring manufacturing performance in line with plans and governing standards.
Plan, direct, control, implement, evaluate, monitor, and forecast budgets and cost of sales to achieve financial objectives. Ensure continued financial viability through sound fiscal management, preventative service maintenance and capital expenditure planning.
Oversee, either directly or indirectly, investigations of labor, cost and process variances and deviations.