Production Manager Job at Nouryon in La Porte
Nouryon, La Porte, TX, United States, 77572
The Production Manager will prepare, lead, execute & deliver best in class capex projects to add value to Nouryon.
At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
In your future role as Production Manager you will
- Direct manufacturing activities for over 20 production units to meet sales requirements while utilizing personnel and equipment safely and efficiently
- Performs liaison responsibilities between the sales and marketing personnel then defines and implements production plans to meet forecasted sales volumes and inventory (OWC) objectives. Ensures that business objectives are aligned with and executed in the respective production units
- Determine resources required for optimum performance. Ensure that corrective / preventative / improvement projects requiring capital and external resources are advocated during the annual planning and budgeting process. Develops, maintains, and executes annual Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement plan for all constrained assets
- Identify and implement solutions to mechanical, personnel, scheduling, analytical and technical problems within the department
- Develop annual safety and training plans for the production department and evaluate periodically to achieve plan. Responsible for leadership and successful implementation of HSE&S programs, including compliance with environmental permits, and HSE&S improvement projects
- Analyze plant operations, plan, and develop improvement programs to ensure safe operations, increase rates, improve yields, upgrade quality, and ensure reliability in the production department
- Develop departmental budget and control costs to meet Fixed Manufacturing Cost (FMC) budget. Responsible for monitoring and controlling of direct and indirect operating costs, variable operating costs (yields and efficiencies), capital investments and related noncapital expenditures
- Responsible for site Variable Manufacturing Cost (VMC). Completing month end closing each month to close all Process Orders, reconcile variances in all raw materials
Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Specific Responsibilities
- Enforce all health, safety, security, and environmental policies in assigned units
- Support and participate in on-going HSSE improvement activities and committees including OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and the Battleground behavior-based safety program
- Be aware of potential environmental impacts in your area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs
- Understand and implement any parts of the Nouryon Battleground Environmental Waste Management Plan that applies to area of responsibility
- Participate in the site’s on-going Pollution Prevention Process
- Participate and adhere to all applicable government regulations regarding process safety and environmental compliance responsibilities for the site. Nouryon Battleground is an OSHA PSM covered site
- Understand and assist with upkeep of process safety information as required by role
- Maintain a strong understanding of process safety and PSM management including the OSHA 14 elements of process safety and Nouryon 21 building blocks
Quality Specific Responsibilities
- Understand and help implement the site’s Quality Policy, Quality goals and objectives, and the Quality Improvement Process (MTQ).
- Be fully aware of your specific quality assurance responsibilities.
- Be familiar with site wide document control, internal quality audits, corrective action, non-conforming product, and record keeping procedures.
- Be sure employees under supervision, if applicable, are aware of and are adequately trained in quality procedures
We believe you bring
- B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 10 + years in production experience in chemical plant, with 2-4 years previous supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of operating procedures and chemical reactions
- Capable of identifying best practices
- Must be able to wear FRCs, steel toed boots, hard hat and safety glasses and be able to go into plant environment
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
- May require individual to comply with Nouryon RBPS 12 Corporate CFATS Personnel Surety Compliance Policy for Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard
- Participate and adhere to all applicable government regulations regarding process safety and environmental compliance responsibilities for the site. Nouryon Battleground is an OSHA PSM covered site
- Understand and assist with upkeep of process safety information as required by role
- Maintain a strong understanding of process safety and PSM management including the OSHA 14 elements of process safety and Nouryon 21 building blocks
AboutNouryon
We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers today.
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
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Vacancy data
Closing date Open until further notice Vacancy number N0011980
Organization
Continent North America Country United States State/Region/Province Texas Site LaPorte Business Integrated Supply Chain
Job characteristics
Job area Production Manager & Expert Hierarchy level Management Full time/part time Fulltime Contract type Permanent