Production Manager

Engage Search Partners, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in New Jersey is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all production operations in a 24/7 environment. This role focuses on driving safety, compliance, and productivity while managing a multi-shift production team. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in chemical manufacturing and a solid understanding of chemical processing equipment. The ideal candidate will lead continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of excellence within the workforce.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• 10+ years of personnel management experience in a production or plant setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Foster a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, quality, and other departments to ensure reliable operations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Continuous improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all production operations within a 24/7 chemical manufacturing environment. This role provides leadership across safety, compliance, quality, productivity, and cost control while managing production staff, schedules, and resources. The Production Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, fosters a high-performing workforce, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable manufacturing operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Foster a strong culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement
• Manage and develop a multi-shift production team, including supervisors, leads, and technical staff
• Oversee production scheduling, labor allocation, and resource utilization
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, quality, and other departments to ensure reliable operations

Qualifications and Education

• 5+ years of leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• 10+ years of personnel management experience in a production or plant setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong commitment to safety with working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards
• Experience interpreting P&IDs, technical drawings, and process documentation
• Solid understanding of chemical processing equipment and manufacturing systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or related discipline preferred)