Production Manager

TINCI MATERIALS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tinci Materials is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee electrolyte production, driving safety, quality and cost-efficiency. You will collaborate with multiple departments to meet production targets and implement lean manufacturing across operations.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–10 years of production management experience in chemical-related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or general engineering.
• 5–10+ years of production management experience in related industries.
• Experience with chemical production processes and system construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrolyte production operations; ensure resources and safety facilities are in place.
• Promote production, quality, and safety systems for efficiency and compliance.
• Review technical aspects during R&D to trial production to ensure safety and reliability.
• Lead solving production-related technical and quality challenges; practice lean manufacturing.
• Develop annual/monthly production schedules, maintenance and EHS plans; lead regular production meetings.
• Organize weekly/monthly operation meetings to fulfill product contracts.
• Establish and optimize quality management systems to meet industry standards.
• Manage production equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Participate in safety inspections and risk assessments; provide training.
• Develop cost control plans and monitor expenditures.
• Streamline processes to reduce material/energy use and boost efficiency.
• Conduct cost analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, R&D, and quality to resolve production issues.
• Share production-related information with other departments.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Planning & Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/chemical/engineering

Job description

Tinci Materials is a green chemical company that specializes in producing new energy lithium battery materials and daily cosmetics. As the global largest electrolyte suppliers, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

Join us at Tianci Materials to be part of an innovative and dynamic team that is dedicated towards shaping the future of the materials industry. Come grow with us and make a meaningful impact in your career!

Tinci's affiliates in North America

Tinci's affiliates have offices in Texas, USA and Kolner, Germany.

Tinci's main business in North America focuses on the research, development, and production of sustainable and eco-friendly chemical products. As a leader in the green chemical industry, we strive to provide our customers with high-quality materials that are both safe and environmentally friendly. With the growing demand for clean energy and sustainable products, we are confident in our ability to continue expanding our business and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Tinci is committed to making a positive impact and contributing to the communities where it operates and its affiliates support various education, health, and community-building programs, working towards creating a brighter future for everyone in North America.

Job Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing all aspects of electrolyte production, from ensuring smooth production operations to driving continuous improvement in quality, safety, and cost - effectiveness. You'll collaborate closely with multiple departments to meet production targets and uphold the highest standards in the industry.

Responsibilities

• 1. Production Management: Take full charge of all business operations in electrolyte production, ensuring that production resources and safety facilities are in place and ready for production.
• 2. System Promotion: Spearhead the advancement of production, quality, and safety systems to enhance overall operational efficiency and compliance.
• 3. Technical Review: Conduct technical assessments during the transition from product R&D to trial production, guaranteeing product safety, reliability, and stability.
• 4. Problem - Solving and Production Planning: Lead efforts in tackling production - related technical and quality challenges. Demonstrate proficiency in production planning and lean manufacturing principles.
• 5. Plan Formulation and Execution: Organize the development of annual and monthly production schedules, equipment maintenance plans, and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) plans. Regularly hold monthly production meetings, and oversee implementation, inspection, coordination, and assessment.
• 6. Operation Meetings and Contract Fulfillment: Organize weekly and monthly operation meetings to ensure the fulfillment of product contracts and strive for the comprehensive and successful completion of production tasks.
• 7. Quality Management: Establish and optimize the quality management system to ensure products meet both industry standards and customer requirements.
• 8. Equipment Management: Manage all aspects of production equipment, including selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, to ensure seamless operation.
• 9. Safety Management: Participate in and organize safety inspections and hazard identification. Conduct risk assessments for different positions and provide relevant training to employees.
• 10. Cost Control: Develop production cost control plans and strictly monitor all cost expenditures during the production process.
• 11. Process Optimization: Streamline production processes to minimize material and energy consumption, and boost production efficiency and economic returns.
• 12. Cost Analysis: Conduct regular cost analysis and accounting to provide data - driven insights for the company's strategic decision - making.
• 13. Cross - departmental Collaboration: Collaborate closely with sales, procurement, R&D, and quality departments to jointly resolve issues arising during production.
• 14. Information Sharing: Timely convey production - related information and requirements to support the work of other departments.

Requirements

• 1. Education Background: A minimum of a bachelor's degree or higher in relevant fields such as mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or general engineering.
• 2. Work Experience: Possess 5 - 10 years or more of production management experience in related industries. Familiarity with chemical production processes and system construction is highly preferred.
• 3. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills, strong leadership capabilities, and outstanding planning and execution abilities.