Production Manager

Nouryon; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Production Manager for our Green Bay site. The ideal candidate will lead manufacturing operations to ensure safe and efficient production of microspheres and colloidal silica products. Responsibilities include optimizing production performance, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in manufacturing, particularly within a chemical environment. This is a full-time onsite position, reporting directly to the Site Director.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in industrial settings.
• Experience in Process Safety Management preferred.
• Proven ability to develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets and operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Organizational skills

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Tools

SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Process Hazard Analysis

Job description

About the job

As the Production Manager, you will lead and oversee all manufacturing operations at our Green Bay site, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of Expancel® microspheres and Levasil® colloidal silica products. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence while meeting customer expectations, maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing operations across six production units, ensuring safe, efficient production and on‑schedule delivery to meet customer demand.
• Oversee day‑to‑day production performance while optimizing staffing, equipment utilization, and overall operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing solutions to production, maintenance, scheduling, technical, and process challenges.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, monitor operating costs, and oversee capital investment planning to support long‑term operational success.
• Analyze plant performance to improve safety, reliability, product quality, production rates, and manufacturing yields.
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading HSE&S initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental permits and regulations, and supporting Responsible Care® and ISO management systems.
• Develop and execute departmental training and safety plans while coaching and developing a high‑performing production team.
• Lead efforts related to quality systems, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across the production organization.
• Oversee month‑end production reporting, manufacturing cost performance, inventory reconciliation, and site variable manufacturing costs (VMC).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, providing operational leadership and supporting overall site performance.
• Act as the Site Manager's delegate when needed, ensuring smooth and effective site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 8+ years of manufacturing or production experience within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 3‑5+ years of leadership experience managing production teams in an industrial setting.
• Experience working at a Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) covered facility is highly preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory or R&D environment is a plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills with the ability to build engaged, high‑performing teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision‑making skills, driving accountability and results.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify best practices and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing production budgets, operational performance, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proficiency with SAP; experience with CAPEX management, Lean Six Sigma (L6S/DMAIC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Enablon, or EPI‑MES is a plus.
• Ability to work comfortably in a manufacturing plant environment, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, a hard hat, and a respirator when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and communicate effectively in English.

Location and reporting

Full‑time onsite position in Green Bay, WI. Reports directly to the Site Director.

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.