Production Manager Job at Covestro in Wilmington

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What We Offer

The Production Manager plans, directs and coordinates all manufacturing and shipping/receiving activities in the Wilmington plant, to produce products of high quality at competitive costs by adherence to safety and other legal regulations.

Major Responsibilities

1. Safe, cost-effective, timely and in spec. production with standard operating procedures for process & plant safety, employee health and safety, quality and plant emergency operations.
2. External and Internal regulatory compliance, incl. environmental aspects of the plant.
3. Personnel planning, staffing, organization and management (incl. training and supervision).
4. Cost centers and resources required for safe and efficient operation.
5. Communication and information in respective unit/plant and with main interfaces, e.g., Production Reporting.
6. Plan, implement and improve production processes.
7. Ensure the manufacturing excellence approach is in place and that daily/improve cycle are adhered to.
8. Safe technical function of production facilities in cooperation with engineering / technology.
9. Support development and management of the yearly cost budget for the operations organization.
10. Support that operations activities are fully compliant with the Integrated Management System (Quality Management System/ISO9001 and Responsible Care).
11. Responsible and/or accountable for local aspects of site logistics.
12. Oversees 4 production supervisors (team leaders) and 1 manufacturing engineer. LE Manager for Wilmington warehouse supervisor.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

1. BS degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or Master's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with budget definition and controlling.
2. Experience in leading and managing change at various levels of an organization.
3. Experience working within a Quality Systems regulated (ISO9001), cGMP.
4. Experience in a union environment.

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Broad knowledge of related manufacturing disciplines.
2. People management experience and applicable social skills.

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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