Senior Chemical Plant Production Manager

LHH; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

10 company holidays

2 weeks PTO first 5 years; 3 weeks at

4 weeks PTO after 10 years

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations in Woodridge, IL. The role requires troubleshooting production issues, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment performance.

Candidates should have at least 10 years in a chemical manufacturing environment and 5 years of supervisory experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with ERP systems. Salary range is $100,000–$120,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or work experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Experience with ERP or production management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and staff in the production department, including production planning and scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance of plant facilities.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues or make recommendations to management.
• Review preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Perform daily walkthroughs to ensure equipment and machinery are functioning properly.
• Communicate process changes and data reviews to management.
• Develop and implement improvements to production efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.
• Use dashboards or ERP reporting to monitor key production performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations in Woodridge, IL. The role requires troubleshooting production issues, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment performance.

Candidates should have at least 10 years in a chemical manufacturing environment and 5 years of supervisory experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with ERP systems. Salary range is $100,000–$120,000 per year.