Production Manager

A Chemical/Materials manufacturing operation in Orange, TX, needs a Production Manager.The position manages all aspects of day to day operation in a chemical plant. This is a medium-sized operation; part of a global company.Ideal candidate can come from either maintenance/reliability or process/production engineering.The Job:Directly manage 7 supervisors and a couple engineers in 24/7 continuous process complaint operationEnsure optimal and safe operation of the plant to maximize productionCreate and execute operating planExtensive work with Maintenance/Reliability, Safety, Operations Manager, corporate, to ensure all works well!Documentation of all areas of the operating plant - PHAs, procedural audits, quality, production issues, etc.Fill in for plant managerClassic chemical-plant type setting with pressure vessels, reactors, pumps, environmental controls, etc, that all must work well with the attendant humans.Required:4 year degree in engineering; prefer mechanical or chemicalExcellent understanding of chemical or similar manufacturing processes5+ years in speciality chemical manufacturing or possibly refining.Several years of supervisory experience in that chemical/refining environmentAble to safely and effectively work in an active and operating chemical plant settingAble to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visasalary: $140k - $150k