Production Manager

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This position will set the vision and direction of the production department to achieve performance consistent with the plant and organizational goals providing technical, administrative and leadership

support. The incumbent will gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of the production operation, establish strategies, have close interaction with different departments, and have an opportunity to further develop leadership skills. The position will be responsible for working closely with the supply chain group to ensure that production efficiency is a main focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety/Quality/Environmental

• Owns responsibility, with the Site Leadership Team, for the EHSQ performance of the Chester site. Manage the site in such a manner that it provides a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and the community.

• Responsible for production quality to ensure quality products are produced on a consistent basis within acceptable time and cost constraints to meet all customer requirements. Works collaboratively with QC department on customer complaint process to ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented to eliminate repeat occurrences.

• Ensures compliance with site EHSQ procedures, policies and regulatory requirements.

• Be a leader and role model in a behavior-based safety (BBS) framework involving the employee base to create a sustainable safety culture

• Drive sustainability initiatives keeping waste reduction, water usage, and carbon footprint as a focus with all decisions and initiatives

People

• Attracts and retains a capable workforce with high integrity. Enforces work rules and site policies and directs the performance management process for all production employees.

• Fosters a positive work environment characterized by an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, accountability, and open communication.

• Manages employee development and training including level promotions and succession planning. Coach employees in the objectives that align with the business plan and capitalize on the employee’s strengths.

• Drives accountability in all activities with the department personnel especially with adherence to work rules, union contract, and policies. Leadership

• Responsible for manufacturing operations at the Chester site.

• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of the site by being a site leader with ESHQ initiatives and production expertise.

• Establish departmental goals and effectively communicate direction, objectives, and results as needed to the site manager and stakeholders.

• Is a site leader with the Evonik values of trust, openness, performance and speed and works to eliminate silos across the site with good collaboration with other managers and promotes inclusive communication between union and non-union employees.

• Hold teams and individuals accountable for action plan timelines and results.

• Work with peers across areas to share key learnings as needed.

Operational Excellence

• Continually build production capabilities of the site through OEE/downtime monitoring to optimize its corporate contribution through process improvements.

• Responsible for meeting site objectives in core areas of production plan, customer service, technical support, improvement of systems, and key support for productivity projects utilizing both external and internal resources.

• Initiate and influence key decisions for time schedule, costs, quality and plant operability.

• To develop and maintain me