Production Manager

Syensqo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Manager to lead a strategic manufacturing organization that supports a dynamic, innovation-driven business. Reporting to the Site Director, you will drive operational excellence, develop talent, strengthen safety culture, and support future growth.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and Business teams to optimize site performance, manage budgets, and deliver sustainable improvements while building a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership in a process industry.
• Experience delivering sustainable improvements in operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture and ensure PSM compliance.
• Lead production operations to meet safety, quality, service, productivity and cost goals.
• Coach and develop production supervisors and teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and Business teams.
• Support capability and reliability improvements aligned with growth.
• Contribute to Kalamazoo Site Leadership Team.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Process safety

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Production Manager role offers a unique opportunity to lead a strategic manufacturing organization that supports one of Syensqo’s most dynamic and innovation-driven businesses. This position is based at our Kalamazoo, MI site. Reporting directly to the Site Director and serving as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, developing talent, strengthening our safety culture, and supporting future growth.

We count on you for:

• Championing an uncompromising safety culture and ensuring compliance with all HSE and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Leading production operations to achieve safety, quality, customer service, productivity and cost objectives.
• Providing strong leadership, coaching and development for production supervisors and manufacturing teams.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs across the organization.
• Building a high-performing culture focused on accountability, engagement and collaboration.
• Managing operating budgets and supporting overall site financial performance.
• Developing talent, succession plans and organizational capabilities to support future business needs.
• Partnering closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and Business teams to optimize site performance.
• Supporting manufacturing capability and reliability improvements aligned with business growth objectives.
• Contributing as an active member of the Kalamazoo Site Leadership Team.

You can count on us for:

• Lead a critical manufacturing organization supporting the Composite Materials business.
• Join the Kalamazoo Site Leadership Team and contribute to site strategy and business performance.
• Expand your leadership experience within a complex chemical manufacturing environment.
• Gain exposure to senior manufacturing and business leaders across the organization.
• Develop capabilities that can support future operations and site leadership opportunities within Syensqo.

You will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant manufacturing leadership experience in a process industry environment.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, specialty materials, or related industries.
• Proven success leading teams and delivering sustainable improvements in operational performance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, continuous improvement and operational excellence principles.
• Experience working within Process Safety Management (PSM) environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, make sound decisions and execute effectively in a dynamic environment.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: 127,680 to $159,600. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.