Production Manager, Chemical Plant | Lean & Safety

Italmatch Chemicals; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Italmatch USA Corporation is seeking a Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at the Smyrna Plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production with a focus on continuous improvement. You will oversee scheduling, resource optimization, and cross-functional coordination with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Logistics.

The role requires a strong background in chemical manufacturing, PSM knowledge, and leadership of diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing with 5+ years of leadership.
• Knowledge of batch processing and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MES systems.
• Background check and pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production schedules.
• Optimize personnel, equipment, and raw materials.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Logistics.
• Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Manage budgets, resources, and production reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

ERP experience

Batch processing

PSM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES systems

Job description

Italmatch USA Corporation is seeking a Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at the Smyrna Plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production with a focus on continuous improvement. You will oversee scheduling, resource optimization, and cross-functional coordination with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Logistics.

The role requires a strong background in chemical manufacturing, PSM knowledge, and leadership of diverse teams.