Senior Production Manager – Chemical Operations

Synthomer; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP (long-term incentive)

Flexible working options

Career development / internal training

Pension / retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production activities and the Continuous Improvement organization. You will report to the Plant Manager and oversee Supervisors, Production Specialists and Engineers, while promoting safety, health and environmental compliance.

You will drive cost-effective processes, ensure on-time delivery and partner with technology, business, and commercial teams to meet plant and company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Polymer Science or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of chemical plant manufacturing experience, monomer/reactive chemistry preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight and operational guidance to the SLT.
• Drive safety improvements, production process improvements, cost reductions and quality enhancements.
• Direct shipping and collaborate with technology teams on new products and process improvements.
• Manage direct and indirect reports and develop the workforce.
• Ensure SAP data accuracy and adherence to management systems.

Skills

Operations management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Polymer Science

Job description

Synthomer is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production activities and the Continuous Improvement organization. You will report to the Plant Manager and oversee Supervisors, Production Specialists and Engineers, while promoting safety, health and environmental compliance.

You will drive cost-effective processes, ensure on-time delivery and partner with technology, business, and commercial teams to meet plant and company goals.