Production Manager

CPS, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations north of Memphis, TN. The role emphasizes safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production while driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a chemical engineering degree with at least 5 years of chemical manufacturing experience, Six Sigma/Lean/CI expertise, and a strong hands‑on approach to operations. A full benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; other engineering degrees may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong hands‑on approach in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant manufacturing operations to achieve production goals safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively.
• Develop production strategies, optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
• Ensure product quality and ISO compliance.
• Partner with teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture while ensuring OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to maintain safe operations.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Production/Production Engineer/Production Manager/Chemical Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement/Plant Safety/Manufacturing environment

Located 23 minutes north of Memphis, TN, our client is a global chemical manufacturer seeking a hands‑on Production Manager to lead safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manufacturing operations while driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee plant manufacturing operations to achieve production goals safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Develop production strategies, optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
• Ensure product quality and ISO compliance.
• Partner with teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture while ensuring OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to maintain safe operations.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; other engineering degrees may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong hands‑on approach with the ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Full Benefits Package