Plant Production Manager – Chemical & Silicate Manufacturing

PQ Corp.; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ Corp. is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. The Production Manager role oversees Furnace, Spray Dry and Shipping operations, ensuring daily and long-term goals are met with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include resource planning, quality control, safety and environmental compliance, and participation in ISO 9001:2000 and RC14001 initiatives. Strong communication and analytical skills required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the chemical industry in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of supervisory/management experience with increasing responsibility.
• 4-year college Degree in technical field and/or equivalent job experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with management systems such as ISO 9001 and RC14001.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production operations in Furnace, Spray Dry and Shipping.
• Assures appropriate resources are in place to meet production orders.
• Maintains quality control of production units.
• Maintains safe working conditions and practices.
• Assures environmental control of facility as required by permits and regulations.
• Communicates problems, instructions, observations, and information to others as needed.
• Participates in plant-wide quality, HSES, and productivity initiatives.
• Supports, implements, and participates in ISO 9001:2000 and RC14001 activities.
• Participates on Safety Committee.
• Participates in HSE activities (i.e., Toolbox meetings, Accident investigations, Near misses, etc.).
• Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
• Comply with company policies.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical field

Tools

ISO 9001

RC14001

Job description

PQ Corp. is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. The Production Manager role oversees Furnace, Spray Dry and Shipping operations, ensuring daily and long-term goals are met with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include resource planning, quality control, safety and environmental compliance, and participation in ISO 9001:2000 and RC14001 initiatives. Strong communication and analytical skills required.