Production Manager Esseti Plast

Ascend Performance Materials the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics is searching for a Production Manager for our Essetiplast plant, in the Mozzate compounding site. The Production Manager has direct responsibility for all unit personnel and is accountable to drive unit performance to all operational entitlement with respect to safety, yields usages, reliability and quality. This position manages unit operations to achieve annual operating targets.

They are accountable for daily direction, technical training including troubleshooting, building effective teams, developing people and following training systems to ensure that safety and ESSH compliance, operational efficiency, and targeted results are met.

TARGETED OUTCOMES- Maintain our right to operate through our Commitment to ZERO injuries, process safety or environmental event- Overseeing unit operations in support of production plans- Production at or above annual operating plan- Product is on specification and on time- Develop individual processors to advance in knowledge and capabilities- Create a culture of employee engagement, teamwork, ownership, trust, creativity, innovation and growth

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Accountable for providing the technical and operational leadership necessary to operate and optimize the manufacturing unit safely, reliably and efficiency while complying with all applicable regulations. Leads an Ascend manufacturing team- Provide leadership and people development to set priorities and high expectations, drive for results, engage employees, and effectively measure and manage operating performance in the areas of ESSH, Reliability, Customer and Productivity- Drive a proactive, learning, productive, and performance-driven work culture that is aligned to meet key business objectives- Drive consistency through visible leadership, developing and coaching maintenance and warehouse specialists and unit shift leaders, holding them accountable to their roles- Owner of Unit Management Operating System (MOS). Drive unit performance through effective use of meetings, KPIs and resolution of variances- Champion and implement improvement projects and processes that support key business objectives- Owns unit compliance with PSM and Environmental regulations- Conduct and participate in ESSH audits and completing corrective actions for ESSH recommendations- Manage production rates and operating conditions without sacrificing safety or product quality- Contribute to the development of the annual operating plan and budget, performing unit cost analysis, and driving productivity improvement- Provide manufacturing updates/costs reviews to the business team- Implement and lead Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ISO management improvement efforts- Support the capital management process- Coordinate and collaborate across the site with customers and support units/departments

TEAM- Reports to: Site Director Mozzate- Team Members: Maintenance team, Production staff, Warehouse staff (20 employees)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE- BS in Chemical Engineering or Management / Production Engineering- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical experience preferred) plus 2+ years in a supervisory position- Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental safety and health policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations including Process Safety Management- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills for a fast-paced, dynamic environment- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Good coaching and facilitation skills- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment through all levels of the organization- Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience

REQUIRED SKILLS- Knowledge and experience with Solids Handling processes and equipment- Experience with packaging and bulk loading operations- Demonstrated experience in Root Cause Failure Analysis- Experience with effectively leading manufacturing teams in a guest-company contractual relationship

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About Us:
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day.