Production Leader

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is looking for a Production Leader to oversee production area performance, manage a team, and ensure safety, quality, and reliability standards are met. Candidates should have extensive experience in manufacturing and team management, and possess relevant qualifications to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of chemical operations/manufacturing experience.
• 3 years minimum of Management Experience in Manufacturing.
• Understanding of chemical process and production equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing to ensure targets are achieved.
• Responsible for the safe operation of plant and equipment.
• Oversee stock accuracy of materials within SAP.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Tools

SAP

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Job Description

The Production Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of the production area’s performance – EH&S, quality, and reliability. The Production Leader will be directly responsible for the supervision of the hourly employees in the area and supporting the operational.

• Manage manufacturing (Planning, Production and Warehousing) to ensure HSE, operational, financial and customer service targets are achieved and develop the team and area in line with business needs.
• Responsible for managing the safe operation of plant and equipment in line within internal and legislative requirements.
• Ensure that all employees within the operations area are suitably trained in all aspects of HSE to deliver appropriate performance.
• Promote and maintain a behavioral Safety culture in the operations area.
• Responsible for the setting and delivery of production plans.
• Ensure availability of identified capacity bottlenecks and proposals for the next steps for plant capacity increases.
• Oversee stock accuracy of materials within SAP system and ensure accurate data in SAP for all processes.
• Root causes of manufacturing related customer complaints are identified and addressed in a cost-effective way in a timely manner.
• Identify technical and commercial functions to ensure customer requirements are fully defined and understood.
• Manage the team members and ensure their performance is in line with expectations.
• Recruit and select team members for area and undertake disciplinary action according to the procedure when required.
• Manage budget with fixed cost performance for manufacturing budgets.
  
  

Job Description

The Production Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of the production area’s performance – EH&S, quality, and reliability. The Production Leader will be directly responsible for the supervision of the hourly employees in the area and supporting the operational.

• Manage manufacturing (Planning, Production and Warehousing) to ensure HSE, operational, financial and customer service targets are achieved and develop the team and area in line with business needs.
• Responsible for managing the safe operation of plant and equipment in line within internal and legislative requirements.
• Ensure that all employees within the operations area are suitably trained in all aspects of HSE to deliver appropriate performance.
• Promote and maintain a behavioral Safety culture in the operations area.
• Responsible for the setting and delivery of production plans.
• Ensure availability of identified capacity bottlenecks and proposals for the next steps for plant capacity increases.
• Oversee stock accuracy of materials within SAP system and ensure accurate data in SAP for all processes.
• Root causes of manufacturing related customer complaints are identified and addressed in a cost-effective way in a timely manner.
• Identify technical and commercial functions to ensure customer requirements are fully defined and understood.
• Manage the team members and ensure their performance is in line with expectations.
• Recruit and select team members for area and undertake disciplinary action according to the procedure when required.
• Manage budget with fixed cost performance for manufacturing budgets.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years of chemical operations/manufacturing experience.
• 3 years minimum of Management Experience in Manufacturing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Understanding of chemical process and production equipment required.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  
  

Education

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing

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