Production Manager

Blue Grass Chemical Specialties; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Grass Chemical Specialties seeks a Production Manager to lead a chemical manufacturing plant on multiple shifts in New Albany, Indiana. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, not a desk job.

You will direct shift foremen, troubleshoot process equipment, and partner with operations leadership to maintain high performance, product quality, and stringent SOP compliance while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of supervisory or people-leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Chemical or process manufacturing background and strong hands-on technical judgment.
• Manufacturing/process engineering experience or equivalent practical process-operations expertise.
• Experience directing foremen or other frontline leaders.
• Confident, proactive communicator with a positive attitude and the willingness to hold people accountable.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or overnight to support a 24-hour, five-day operation.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead shift foremen and strengthen accountability, communication, and performance across production teams.
• Spend approximately 80% of your time actively engaged with plant operations and 20% on reporting, documentation, and planning.
• Assess operating conditions and troubleshoot production issues involving pumps, valves, tanks, process transfers, and related systems.
• Reinforce safety, SOP compliance, product quality, housekeeping, training, and timely shift handoffs.
• Identify issues early, address performance concerns professionally, and partner with operations leadership on improvements.

Job description

Production Manager - Chemical Manufacturing | Blue Grass Chemical SpecialtiesSalary: $80,000–$120,000 annually | Reports to: Director of OperationsLead from the Plant FloorWe are seeking a driven, technically strong manufacturing leader who can set clear expectations, develop shift foremen, support operators, and keep a chemical manufacturing plant running safely and consistently across every shift. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role—not a desk job.Leadership & Personal AccountabilityWe are seeking a self-motivated, proactive leader who takes pride in doing the job right, owns results, and holds themselves and others accountable. The ideal candidate identifies problems early, takes initiative, and drives practical solutions and continuous improvement without requiring constant direction or oversight.What You Will DoDirectly lead shift foremen and strengthen accountability, communication, and performance across production teams.Spend approximately 80% of your time actively engaged with plant operations and 20% on reporting, documentation, and planning.Assess operating conditions and troubleshoot production issues involving pumps, valves, tanks, process transfers, and related systems.Reinforce safety, SOP compliance, product quality, housekeeping, training, and timely shift handoffs.Identify issues early, address performance concerns professionally, and partner with operations leadership on improvements.What We Are Looking For10+ years of supervisory or people-leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.Chemical or process manufacturing background and strong hands-on technical judgment.Manufacturing/process engineering experience or equivalent practical process-operations expertise.Experience directing foremen or other frontline leaders.Confident, proactive communicator with a positive attitude and the willingness to hold people accountable.Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or overnight as needed to support a 24-hour, five-day operation.Work ScheduleFlexible schedule with planned visibility on first, second, and third shifts. This is not a continuous 24-hour shift.