Site/Production Manager

Company: Crescent City Recruitment Group
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Looking for a Site Manager/Production Manager in Valparaiso, IN to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.

This role will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.The independent leader needed for this role will be required to wear many hats to lead the team of 4-6 employees to be successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees' issues
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts Key Requirements
  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Business Management or related field
  • 5-7 years' work experience in a chemical plant environment
  • Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
  • Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
  • Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
  • Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

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