Production Manager Job

Arkema - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager at Arkema is responsible for overseeing the production operations within the Fort Worth facility. This role requires providing leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of production activities. The Production Manager will ensure safe manufacturing operations and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. This includes developing capacity and staffing models to meet production targets and managing a team that consists of three production supervisors and associated operators. In this fast-paced and high-pressure environment, the Production Manager will manage production resources to meet operational objectives and develop an ever-improving Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program aimed at achieving the ultimate goal of zero safety or environmental incidents. The role involves practicing safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines, as well as Bostik-specific EHS expectations. The Production Manager will create and manage the daily production schedule, develop staff to support operational objectives, and continuously measure and improve operational efficiency. Coordination with other departments such as purchasing, logistics, and maintenance is essential to ensure the fulfillment of all required EHS and Quality training for subordinates. The Production Manager will also assure compliance with all company policies and best practices while coordinating activities with corporate functions including EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, and Supply Chain. This position requires a significant amount of time spent on the production floor, with an expectation of over 35% of the time dedicated to hands-on management and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of the production activities.
• Own responsibility for safe manufacturing operations and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Develop capacity and staffing models needed to meet production targets for the site.
• Manage production resources to meet operational objectives.
• Develop, institute, and carry through an ever-improving EHS Program to achieve the ultimate goal of no safety or environmental incidents.
• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations.
• Create and manage the daily production schedule.
• Develop staff to support operational objectives.
• Continuously measure and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate production with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance departments.
• Ensure fulfillment of all required EHS and Quality training for subordinates.
• Assure compliance with all company policies and best practices.
• Coordinate activities with Corporate functions (EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Supply Chain, etc.).

Requirements

• BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in Supervision, Operations Management, and/or Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in Project Management, Process Engineering, and Regulatory.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment.
• Adaptable to change and can lead change.
• Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.