Production Manager

Anveta, Inc; Nekoosa (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing organization in Nekoosa, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily production operations. This critical role involves optimizing production efficiency, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing high-performing teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5–10+ years of leadership experience within plant operations. Competitive salary based on experience offered alongside a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of plant operations experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or chlor-alkali operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PSM, Responsible Care®, and quality systems.
• Strong knowledge of PSM, Responsible Care®, quality systems, and cost management.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead teams.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Occasional travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to optimize plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead training, talent development, and succession planning.
• Lead people initiatives including training, talent development, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Production optimization

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognized chemical manufacturing organization with over a century of excellence in providing safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible solutions. The company serves industries including pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, and water treatment, with a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations at a chemical manufacturing facility in Nekoosa, Wisconsin. This role plays a key part in driving safe operations, optimizing production efficiency, managing costs, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to optimize plant operations, production planning, and efficiencies
• Support and make critical site-level decisions related to capital projects, maintenance planning, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with process safety, employee safety, contractor safety, and environmental regulations
• Lead people initiatives including training, talent development, onboarding, and succession planning
• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Pulp & Paper preferred)
• 5–10+ years of plant operations experience with leadership responsibility
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or chlor-alkali operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of PSM, Responsible Care®, quality systems, and cost management
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead teams
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Occasional travel as required

Compensation

💰 Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.

We are open to discussion and will offer a compensation package aligned with the candidate’s skills, leadership background, and industry experience.