Resin & Milling Production Leader: Safety-First Ops

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas in Lansing, IL, seeks a production leader to drive resin polymerization and dispersion milling with a safety-first, data-driven approach. You will blend operational rigor with people-focused coaching to turn metrics into actionable improvements.

Responsibilities include overseeing production, leading first-line leaders, managing costs, coordinating with engineering, procurement, maintenance and QA, and sustaining training and SOPs to boost throughput and quality.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Engineering required.
• 5+ years of supervisory leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of EPA and OSHA requirements, including PSM.
• Experience with reactive chemistry and control systems.
• Preference for SAP experience and VPC exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resin polymerization and milling production, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Plan, direct, and monitor workflow to meet demand and quality targets.
• Lead First-Line Leaders; set daily priorities; implement SOPs and Process Control Tables.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality Control to optimize staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze production, quality, maintenance, and operations data to identify root causes of nonconformities and downtime.
• Provide training and sustain a robust departmental training program.
• Conduct timely performance appraisals and give continuous feedback.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation for decision support.

Skills

Data-driven leadership

Coaching

Analytical

Communication

Continuous improvement

SOP stewardship

Supervisory management

Education

BS in Chemistry or Engineering

Tools

SAP

VPC

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas in Lansing, IL, seeks a production leader to drive resin polymerization and dispersion milling with a safety-first, data-driven approach. You will blend operational rigor with people-focused coaching to turn metrics into actionable improvements.

Responsibilities include overseeing production, leading first-line leaders, managing costs, coordinating with engineering, procurement, maintenance and QA, and sustaining training and SOPs to boost throughput and quality.