Solenis LLC is hiring: Production Manager in Portland

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized four years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Description:

The Production Manager reports to the Plant Manager and has the following responsibilities:

• Set an example as a champion of safety & environmental compliance.
• Drive improvements in the plant culture around people, performance, and results.
• Manage the production planning department.
• Supervise hourly employees for manufacturing, warehouse, and trucking operations activities to ensure safe and high-quality outputs.
• Drive and manage continuous improvement projects.
• Drive employee performance in safety, quality, and productivity through coaching and training.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with all plant policies and procedures and maintain appropriate records.
• Investigate and resolve employee issues.
• Lead investigation of production and quality issues.
• Support Plant Manager in reconciling monthly spending activity with accounting.
• Ensure capital projects are in line with operator needs.

Required Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or another applicable technical field.
• 5+ years experience of operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing operations and equipment usage.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, environmental and safety rules and regulations.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to work with all levels of management.
• Proven leadership experience including the ability to develop, coach, and counsel employees.
• Computer skills including MS Office.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively interact with R&D and plant personnel, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and internal functional groups.
• Basic skills in English (writing and speaking).

Preferred Requirements

• 7+ years supervisory experience of operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP program.
• Training and black belt leadership experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with developing and managing an annual budget.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com.

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