Senior Production & Continuous Improvement Manager

Synthomer

Roebuck (SC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Discretionary global bonus scheme
Company car or car allowance
Healthcare tailored to regional needs
Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production activities and the continuous improvement program at our Roebuck, SC site. You will report to the Plant Manager, supervise a mix of salaried and hourly staff, and partner with the technology and commercial teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and cost efficiency within a global specialty polymers business.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry or polymer science.
  • 10 years of chemical plant manufacturing experience - monomer/reactive chemistry preferred.
  • Experience in chemical plant manufacturing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day production activities and Continuous Improvement programs.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop salaried and hourly staff.
  • Ensure SHE compliance and safe, cost-effective operations.
  • Collaborate with technology, production, and commercial teams to meet on-time delivery and quality goals.
  • Drive process improvements to reduce costs and variability.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma
Problem solving
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement
Project management
Effective communication
Leadership
Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry or polymer science

Tools

SAP data management
Quality systems

Job description

Synthomer is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production activities and the continuous improvement program at our Roebuck, SC site. You will report to the Plant Manager, supervise a mix of salaried and hourly staff, and partner with the technology and commercial teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and cost efficiency within a global specialty polymers business.

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