Hands-On Production Leader: Ops Excellence & Safety

Nouryon; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the operations team on site, driving safety, operational excellence, quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage production planning, budgets and maintenance, coach operators, troubleshoot process issues, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to improve performance. This hands-on role requires presence on the plant floor and guiding OAM, CAPA and Lean initiatives to meet customer demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience leading production operations in chemical/process manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, reactors, equipment, parameters, and troubleshooting.
• Experience optimizing plant performance through continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, DeltaV, Microsoft Office, or similar production reporting tools.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations, process safety, Lean Manufacturing, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production operators while fostering a strong safety culture and high-performance work environment.
• Drive Operational Asset Management (OAM) by improving equipment effectiveness, production efficiency, and key operational KPIs.
• Manage production planning, manufacturing schedules, budgets, inventories, and maintenance coordination to meet customer demand.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, production-related projects, and support capital improvements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Technical teams to improve manufacturing performance, product quality, and operational reliability.
• Serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team, supporting strategic planning, process safety, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

OAM/OEE

Process troubleshooting

Budget management

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

DeltaV

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nouryon in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the operations team on site, driving safety, operational excellence, quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage production planning, budgets and maintenance, coach operators, troubleshoot process issues, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to improve performance. This hands-on role requires presence on the plant floor and guiding OAM, CAPA and Lean initiatives to meet customer demand.