B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred); MS degree preferred
Over 10 years of professional experience
Leadership experience required
Professional experience in operations required
Project management experience required
Senior management and strategy experience strongly preferred
Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
Oversee all manufacturing operations at the East Hanover site, including shipping and receiving
Manage production operations across multiple shifts or departments
Direct personnel actions such as hiring, training, and performance evaluations
Develop and achieve production schedules for optimal productivity and quality
Provide technical coaching to production supervisors and shift leaders
Lead strategic planning for manufacturing capabilities
Recommend and implement improvements in production flow and methods
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and exhibit strong safety leadership
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages including a global bonus program
Comprehensive benefits for financial security, health, and wellbeing
Flexible working arrangements through the global 'Xwork' program
Commitment to professional and personal development through ongoing training and education
Full Job Description
Job Highlights
The position is responsible for all manufacturing at the East Hanover site including shipping and receiving operations. Manufacturing at the site includes the following areas lubricants blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing and finished goods packaging. The site is a Process Safety Management regulated (PSM) site.
Reports include direct reports consisting of production supervisors and process engineer(s), and indirect reports consisting of area leads, operators and shipping and receiving personnel
Manages Production Operations within a production department possibly multiple shifts or across several departments on a single shift. Coordinates separate manufacturing operations or areas using common production equipment, methods, and standards
Directs all related manufacturing personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, and safety
Position is responsible for development and attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity, quality and cost levels
Provides technical and operational coaching to Production Supervision/Shift Leaders Directs production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance. Leads manufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans.
Recommends and implements improvements in production flow or methods
Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of Process Safety Management including but not limited to PHAs, Hazard studies, Management of Change
Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations
Experience / Skills
Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred) / MS degree preferred.
Required Years of Professional experience >10 years
Leadership experience required
Professional experience in operations required
Project management experience required
Senior management and strategy experience strongly preferred
Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Location East Hanover Employee Type Regular
What we offer
Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Per New Jersey State requirements, the established pay range for this grade of position is a minimum of $121,600 to a maximum of $202,600. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.
