What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Firman Solutions?
Job Summary
Responsible for overall production management of the 100 and 200 units, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time production. Works closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, HES, logistics, and plant management to achieve production and plant goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily production and ensure orders meet demand and schedule.
• Manage labor utilization and minimize overtime.
• Provide safety leadership and ensure compliance with plant procedures.
• Lead training and development of operators and supervisors.
• Monitor KPIs, quality, yield, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and shutdown activities are completed on schedule.
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Maintain accurate production records and inventory data in Oracle.
• Develop and update operating procedures and ensure ISO compliance.
• Support capital planning, process improvements, and root-cause investigations.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues as needed, including off-hours support.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience in a chemical or petrochemical plant; 10 preferred.
• Experience with hazardous chemical processes.
• Leadership or management experience, including leading teams without direct supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), including PHA and MOC.
• Experience with continuous improvement, incident investigations, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a chemical plant, climb ladders, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.