Sr. Production Manager

Sr. Production Manager

Somerset, NJ, US

On-site

M15

 

The Production Manager is a critical role, responsible for the production process of fragrance compounds, ensuring that compounds are blended in accordance with formula and procedural requirements, packaging, and other customer and Agilex requirements.  The Production Manager will oversee the Production floor operations and supervise personnel. This position has a strong emphasis on leadership and performance management, including communication, establishing expectations, accountability, rewards and recognition.

 

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

 

Your key responsibilities

• Supervises all production personnel, performing managerial responsibilities such as decision-making, coaching, motivating, conflict management, delegation, accountability, administration, training, performance reviews, and time and attendance approval including PTO scheduling.
• Responsible for workflow: coordinates and prioritizes work to ensure timeliness, providing follow-up and expediting when necessary; distributes work to assigned personnel depending on work requirements. Ensures that work is completed in the allotted time.
• Responsible for ensuring production processes are followed, providing assistance and guidance on procedures and processes; reviewing of the Work Order and Formula for production planning, material requirements, appropriateness and availability of equipment and personnel.
• Responsible to effectively communicate and coordinate between departments in situations such as resolving ambiguities, changes to order, rushes, lack of materials, and any other situation whereby the original order requirements or Agilex Fragrances’ normal processes are changed.
• Ensures products are handled and stored to prevent damage and deterioration.
• Responsible for all equipment, ensuring proper working condition, maintaining/calibrating as required, preventing unintended use of nonconforming equipment, and verifying product quality when necessary.

 

We bring

• Sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

 

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 5 yrs. experience in Supply Chain, logistics/warehouse management or progress experience equivalent  
• 4 years fragrance compounding experience
• Supervisory/management experience (Min. 2 years in leadership position).
• Understands OSHA and other safety/regulatory requirements, chemical safety.
• Prior equipment operator experience in a manufacturing environment handling chemicals.

 

We value:

• Strong willingness to take on new responsibilities and projects with a mindset to grow and learn continuously.
• Gets a thrill from solving issues.
• Impeccable planning, organizational capabilities, while anticipating needs of key stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, leaders and external stakeholders.
• High understanding and commitment to handle matters with utmost confidence and keen sense of poise, tact and diplomacy.

 

We offer:

• High Challenge and High Reward Environment
• Entry to exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste
• Culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company

 

 

 

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