Production Manager

Balchem Corporation; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation Sleepy Eye Plant is seeking a Production Manager to lead all production activities, ensure adherence to the Production Schedule, SOPs, GMPs, and regulatory standards, and act as a coach and key decision maker.

The ideal candidate has experience in spray drying, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to plan staffing and optimize throughput; 5–10 years in plant operations with 3–5 years supervising is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 1+ year experience, or 5–10 years in plant operations and 3–5 years supervising.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to present information to individuals or groups.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safety policies; promote site safety culture.
• Ensure personnel and property safety; inspect equipment and address hazards.
• Monitor Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency data; drive continuous improvement.
• Maximize Processing Equipment sales by following production schedule and supporting scale-up.
• Develop staffing plans and optimize production schedules for efficiency.
• Monitor operations; take corrective action for deviations; report issues; ensure SOP compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance and equipment upgrades; set goals with Operations Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly-traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “BCPC.” Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Manager is responsible for monitoring and guiding all production activities related to the Sleepy Eye Plant. He/she shall advise, control, and support operations to guarantee compliance with the Production Schedule, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Laws, and Corporate specifications, policies, and procedures. A general knowledge and understanding of Spray Drying production processes and excellent communication skills are essential to the successful fulfillment of the position requirements. This position is required to function as coach and counselor as well as a key decision maker. In addition to operations support, the production manager will act as the back-up to the Site Leader.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Personally, follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures. Works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site.
• Ensures the safety of personnel and property by making sure that unsafe acts or conditions are not permitted to prevail, routinely inspects safety equipment, investigates any potential hazards and recommends corrective action.
• Monitor data on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency and develop continuous improvement plans. Develop and manage key metrics
• Maximize the sales generated by the Processing Equipment through compliance to the production schedule as well as coordination of scale-up activities for new products.
• Develop staffing plans and optimal production schedules to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Monitor all production operations on a regular basis; take corrective action when deviations from specifications are apparent; report problems and corrective actions to operations staff in a timely manner; observe production processes for compliance with written SOPs.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for repairs and equipment upgrades.
• Set goals/objectives with Operations Manager and other plant leadership.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the Corporation.
• The position requires sufficient time to accomplish the tasks leading to long days, weekends, and holiday work schedules. When plant production is operational on weekends and holidays, the Production Manager is expected to be available to work if needed. The ability to manage change and interruption is paramount to being successful in this role.
• Performs other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in related field with one or more years’ experience, or 5-10 years of experience in plant operations and 3-5 years of supervising the work of and coaching others
• Proficiency with computer systems and software programs, especially Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is needed.
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Individual must be quality oriented and process oriented.
• The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization is necessary. Must be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner. The ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit is required.

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 a year.

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