Synthomer · 9 hours ago
Production Manager
Mogadore, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expSynthomer is seeking a Production Manager to oversee day-to-day production activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves leading production teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with various departments to achieve manufacturing goals.
ChemicalConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive change, improve safety, improve production processes, reduce costs, and address quality issues
Manage direct and indirect reports to:
Promote unwavering commitment to the Synthomer Core Values, SHE Principles and Golden Rules
Achieve Plant Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Standards and world class SHE performance
Develop skills in team members through training, timely information, and formal feedback sessions, and promote routine performance feedback between supervisors and reports
Identify, address, and resolve production process issues and/or lead the facility into new areas of process improvement
Support the global business needs for strategic goals and objective
Ensure accuracy of SAP data and adherence to management systems and processes
Develop new processes and procedures for all facets of production
Assess and implement analytical methods and tools to increase productivity, decrease variability and reduce safety risks
Solve and correct operational problems using problem solving techniques and continuous improvement tools
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of experience in a direct leadership position within manufacturing
Minimum 8 years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing experience, monomer/reactive chemistry (preferred)
Previous experience within Union manufacturing environment
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry or Polymer Science, or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing experience, monomer/reactive chemistry (preferred)
Chemical plant manufacturing experience
Conflict Resolution, Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent cross functional collaboration and communication
Ability to practically implement continuous improvement principles and drive results
Ability to get results when there is no clear path or solution
Ability to strategize and determine where to focus when there are many competing issues/opportunities
Ability to change focus as needed and manage multiple projects at the same time
Strong planning and organization skills
Active listener with strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills to all functions at all levels
Ability to communicate and present both internally and externally to a diverse audience
Desire to grow into broader roles with additional responsibilities
Geographic mobility for future advancement
Preferred
Previous experience within Union manufacturing environment
Minimum 8 years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing experience, monomer/reactive chemistry (preferred)
Minimum 4 years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing experience, monomer/reactive chemistry (preferred)
Experience in supervisory role
Experience with Process Safety Management in high hazard processes
Experience with RCMS & RC/ISO14001
Experience with Reactive monomer chemistry
Experience with latex chemistry
Certified Internal Auditor (Exemplar Global or ASQ Preferred)
Previous experience working within ISO 9001 certified quality system
Company
Synthomer
Synthomer is a specialty chemical company, produces and sells polymers for coatings, construction, healthcare, and automotive industries .
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$380.06M2024-04-09Post Ipo Debt· $380.06M
1971-10-14IPO
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