Formulation Production Manager

Nufarm Limited; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nufarm Limited seeks a motivated Formulation Production Manager in Chicago Heights, IL, to oversee plant operations and ensure adherence to safety regulations. The role demands strong leadership, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and at least seven years of relevant experience in chemical manufacturing and operations management.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Financial benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety and environmental improvement plans.
• Develop and manage operation employees.
• Lead team to accomplish business and budget goals.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Safety Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Preferred Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID9940-Posted -United States-Chicago Hts-Manufacturing-Nufarm – Crop Protection

We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings, and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds, and pests, and to increase crop yields.

How can you Unearth the Possibilities with Nufarm?

Based in Chicago Heights, IL Nufarm is looking to engage a motivated Formulation Production Manager. The Formulation Production Manager shares responsibility and accountability for plant personnel, assets and achievement of the plant related site, business, and corporate goals. Provides leadership to the plant operations team which includes both professional individual contributors and administrative, technical and / or operational supports employees. Acts as the primary back-up to the Operations Manager. Has accountability for the performance and results of the team. As a people leader, fosters a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong customer and safety focus that embraces inclusion and diversity, innovation and sustainability, continuous improvement, and empowerment.

What will you be doing?

• Partners with the Operations Manager to drive a strong personal safety, process safety, and environmental improvement plan to achieve Environmental, Health and Safety goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements.
• Supports Operations Manager to provide motivation, explanation, context, and communication purpose of messages to the empowered organization.
• Develops operation employees and ensures career success via goal-setting, performance management, promotion processes, and employee development plan.
• Balances inspirational leadership and accountability as the direct People Leader for supervisors and team members to ensure adherence with Nufarm’s work processes and standard requirements.
• Knows the business model and strategy for facility.
• Explains to operations how the plant fits into the business and corporation.
• Supports Operations Manager in leading the team to accomplish business and site reliability and budget goals.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and leads strategy elements to deliver results.
• Serves as a teacher and role model for the organization.

What do you bring?

Nufarm is looking for a Formulation Production Manager with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; Chemical or Mechanical is preferred and a minimum of 7 years of engineering, manufacturing or related experiences required. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a chemical manufacturing plant is and d emonstrated leadership abilities and proven influential leadership skills in previous areas of responsibility.

What do we offer?

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $108,000 per year to $135,000 per year. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.