Senior Production Manager – Chemical Operations

Kraton Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Advocate

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Accident, Disability, and Critical Ill

Job summary

Kraton Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking a Production Manager II to oversee plant manufacturing operations, drive safety and quality, and lead engineers and supervisors. You may serve as Acting Plant Manager in the absence of the Plant Manager.

The role focuses on optimizing throughput, managing budgets, and delivering KPI targets while ensuring environmental, health and safety compliance. A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required. Kraton offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of chemical manufacturing experience.
• Experience with unionized workforces.
• Strong people management skills required.
• Proficient with PI System, DCS, SAP and MS Office.
• Excellent teamwork and communication between management and labor.
• Background in Process Technology and Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of PSM, quality, EHS, and safety compliance.
• Understanding of supply chain and budgeting.
• Experience in capital planning and cost control.
• Union relations and collective bargaining experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.
• Improve production throughput and product quality.
• Lead production activities and set priorities for safety and productivity.
• Manage plant shutdowns and start-ups with proper procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and 5S.
• Report on KPIs that influence plant results.
• Manage department budget and expenditures.
• Develop and coach engineers and supervisors.
• Oversee resource planning and gap analysis.
• Participate on the plant Lead Team.

Skills

People management

Union experience

Process improvement

PSM

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PI System

DCS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kraton Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking a Production Manager II to oversee plant manufacturing operations, drive safety and quality, and lead engineers and supervisors. You may serve as Acting Plant Manager in the absence of the Plant Manager.

The role focuses on optimizing throughput, managing budgets, and delivering KPI targets while ensuring environmental, health and safety compliance. A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required. Kraton offers comprehensive benefits.