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Production Manager - Castanea (PA, US)

Solvay

Castanea, PA | Full Time

$91k-121k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Production Manager - Castanea (PA, US)

Solvay Castanea, PA

$91k-121k (estimate)

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Solvay is Hiring a Production Manager - Castanea (PA, US) Near Castanea, PA

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

We are looking for:

An individual to join our Site Senior Leadership Team in to lead and manage the operations function at the site focusing on reliably, predictably, and efficiently producing and shipping quality products in a timely manner while achieving HSE and Manufacturing Excellence expectations. The person in this position will ensure the efficient utilization of departmental resources to continually improve operations, instill Operating Discipline, optimize unit operating costs, implement cost reduction measures (both fixed and variable), enforce and comply with HSE standards. The person in this position will be an agent of change instilling discipline, efficiency and accountability to the operations workforce in the overall execution of day to day activities. This position will drive execution of the operations to achieve targeted performance levels to meet the needs of our customer's.

We count on you for:

Manufacture and ship products on time and in a reliably and predictable manner.
Manage departmental costs and support other site departments to achieve their respective budgets.
Reduce overtime costs while increasing the efficiency and overall output of workforce.
Lead, manage, coach, and develop Operations supervisory and support personnel.
Conduct daily informal inspections on the shop floor and provide feedback to supervision on observations and corrective actions.
Drive root cause identification/failure analysis and corrective actions for HSE and operations related failures.
Provide the leadership and establish or refine systems or approaches to instill Operating Discipline in those that perform work.
Develop, implement and continually improve operational management systems.
Develop, report, and monitor key performance indicators for operations.
Introduce the proactive approach to the operations workforce to prevent problems
Fully participate in plant HSE initiatives including performing periodic audits and housekeeping inspections.
Instill discipline and accountability in the execution of all procedures, especially Life Critical procedures. Lead this effort by example.
Enforce all site and company safety rules and procedures within the operations departments, other plant personnel, as well as contractors that are working onsite. Lead by example.
Conduct daily informal inspections on the shop floor and provide feedback to supervision on observations and corrective actions.
Assure appropriate HSE training is provided to all direct and indirect reports.
Assure all safety inspections and audits are performed and documented.
Assure Process Safety process and program, including integrity aspects, are maintained and adhered to.
Conduct periodic inspections to assure compliance to existing safety rules and procedures and to assess the effectiveness and need for other risk reduction activities within the departments.
Participate in regulatory and internal audits as needed.
Represent the company through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees.

You will bring:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline. Other degrees may be considered commensurate with job experience.
Five to Ten years working in a chemical process production plant with three or more years of operational (production) supervisory or line management experience preferred.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to manage, motivate, coach, and develop personnel.
Ability to set aggressive objectives, deliver results, at the same time facilitate cooperation between departments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace Applications.
Knowledge of 6 Sigma and/or SAP is a plus, but not required.
Needs excellent working understanding and grasp of OSHA standards, concepts, and procedures relating to Life Critical activities. Must have working knowledge of OSHA personnel and process safety standards and a general awareness of air, waste, wastewater, and storm water environmental regulations.
Ability to conduct investigations, develop root causes, and to develop/implement corrective actions, either directly or through subordinates.
Change management and team building skills.
Familiarity with batch and continuous processing a plus.
Ability to interface with the appropriate external personnel and serve as a backup to the Plant Manager in both the internal and external affairs.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
Must be able to communicate information with others verbally and in written forms.
Must have good mathematical skills.
Basic problem solving skills.

You will get:

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $103,000.00 to $144,000.00 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

On-site position in Castanea (Lock Haven), PA (USA)

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Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.