Production Manager - Levelland, TX

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

This role supports the Levelland plant by leading and managing the production department to achieve HSE and Manufacturing Excellence expectations while reliably, predictably, and efficiently producing and delivering quality products to meet the expectations of the customers.The person in this position will ensure the efficient utilization of departmental resources to continually improve adherence to HSE and quality standards, instill operating discipline, optimize unit operating costs, and implement cost reduction measures (both fixed and variable. 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.

We count on you for: 

• Follow HSSE policies to include:
  • Policies and procedures (PPE, operating manuals).
  • Monitoring implementation of HSE activities with follow-up and correction of discrepancies as assigned.
  • Participates as assigned in incident investigations and corrective measures.
  • Lead the department in achievement of set HSSE goals.
• Lead employee participation through informal discussions and participation in shift meetings, SLSR audits, housekeeping inspections, behavioral observations, risk assessments, and training sessions
• Lead compliance to plant HSSE policies and procedures to provide positive feedback to exemplary employees and development of improvement plans where employee performance does not meet expectations.
• Role model by participation in Behavioral Safety Observations, Risk Assessment and Safety Training.
• Comply with incident reporting procedures.
• Lead the site’s compliance with local HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) operating permits and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coordinate and/or participate in process hazard reviews, pre startup safety reviews, incident investigation, and management of change.
• Provide approval for changes proposed in the Production Department and approval to operate equipment, systems, processes, etc, once changes are completed.
• Act as a site leader role model, participate in employee engagement activities, and be a champion for safety and manufacturing excellence.
• Lead and support HSSE, process and quality improvement projects. Such as but not limited to:
• o Process Optimization
  • Cost Optimization
  • SPC Implementation
  • Standardized Work
  • Long term sustainability of continuous improvement projects
• Manage efforts to reduce product variability and improve quality.
• Support efforts to industrialize new products and optimize existing products.
• Manufacture and ship products on time and in a reliable 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 SYENSQO Life Critical procedures. Lead this effort by example.
• Enforce all site and SYENSQO safety rules and procedures within the operations departments, other plant personnel, as well as contractors that are working onsite. Lead by example.
• Assure appropriate HSE training is provided to all direct and indirect reports.
• Assure all safety inspections and audits are performed and documented.