POSITION TITLE
Allen Plant - Production Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Production Manager is responsible for the daily management and performance of the production department, including safety, environment, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. This role ensures plant systems comply with standard practices and supports continuous improvement in performance across safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and team development. The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 1st shift. Work outside hours and on-call.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Promote a safety-first culture; ensure training, audits, and safety certifications.
- Enforce safety policies, conduct plant tours, and implement corrective actions.
- Respond to and investigate environmental incidents and spills; implement energy-saving practices.
- Quality & Delivery
- Monitor batchsheet compliance and process audits.
- Investigate off-quality and customer complaints; lead corrective actions.
- Maintain communication and coordination with planning teams to meet production schedules.
- Cost & Inventory Management
- Control labor, supply, and operating costs.
- Support and lead waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with raw material and inventory systems.
- Team Development
- Provide performance reviews, coaching, and training.
- Maintain attendance and performance records.
- Encourage associate participation in continuous improvement (OFIs).
- Other Responsibilities
- Act as backup to the Senior Production Manager.
- Approve batchsheets and process changes as needed.
- Support training system development and payroll/timekeeping review.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Previous management experience with teams
- Ability to climb stairs and obtain medical clearance to wear a full-face respirator
- This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.).
The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:
- Progressive management experience of teams
- SAP knowledge and experience with SAP inventory management
- Prior experience in chemical manufacturing
- Previous experience managing 20+ associates in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO Quality and Environmental Standards
- A thoughtful communication style with the ability to listen, learn quickly, and communicate effectively across all levels-from hourly associates to senior plant leadership
- Strong desire and ability to coach, mentor, and manage hourly associates
- Excellent communication skills-verbal, written, and group presentations
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership and people development capabilities
ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
Sitting
Ability to sit down at least
50% of day
Standing
Ability to stand while working at least
50% of day
Moving
Ability to move throughout the plant at least
25% of day
Lifting
Ability to lift to at least 35 lbs. without assistance
10% of day
Ascending/Descending
Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency
10% of day
Bending
Ability to bend or stoop
10% of day
Visual Acuity
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least
As Required
Cognitive
Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information
As Required
