Production Manager

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

About the job

As Production Manager , you will lead the operations team at our Augusta, Georgia site while driving safety, operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement. You will oversee production performance, develop, and coach production operators, manage departmental budgets, and ensure reliable plant operations through the effective execution of the Operation Asset Management (OAM) process. Because Augusta is a smaller manufacturing site, this is a hands-on leadership role that requires a leader who enjoys being present on the production floor, troubleshooting process issues, supporting operators, and driving technical improvements—not simply managing from an office.

In your future role as Production Manager, you will

• 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.

We believe you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• Experience leading production operations within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, reactors, process equipment, production parameters, and manufacturing troubleshooting.
• Experience optimizing plant performance through continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• 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.

Great if you have

• Experience with Operation Asset Management (OAM) or Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) programs.
• Experience working with Management of Change (MOC), Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS), and CAPA processes.
• Experience leading plant shutdowns, maintenance planning, and cross-functional manufacturing projects.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Site Manager, based in Augusta, Georgia.

About Nouryon

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