Production Manager
Anaheim, CA, US, 92803
Pay Grade: J
Applicants must satisfy job qualifications including work authorization, residence and/or language skills for the country in which the job is located unless Company-sponsorship is specifically stated as available.
Job Description
Stepan is seeking a Production Manager to join our plant team in Anaheim, CA. In this role, you will report to the Plant Manager and be an integral member of the Plant Leadership Team. The individual in this role will be responsible for managing and controlling safe, reliable, and efficient production areas and personnel. The Production Manager will set targets, oversee production costs, drive group and individual accountability and support site and corporate management objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to ensure site production design, resourcing, and output is in line with current and future production needs.
- Plan and justify capital expenditures to suit business and infrastructure needs.
- Drive the site’s production reliability efforts.
- Ensure that maintenance turnarounds are timely, effectively planned, and safely executed with the business.
- Ensure plant and corporate EHS&S policies and guidelines are strictly adhered to (i.e. MOC, Life Saving Rules, permits, and reporting).
- Lead, promote, and maintain safety culture for all area personnel through auditing/feedback training, and performing safety contacts.
- Provide leadership for the daily operations of team members to meet the needs of the customer while supporting department and company financial goals and objectives.
- Propose capital and expense budgets and work with plant superintendent to finalize plans.
Qualifications
- Required 7+ years experience managing operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably Chemical industry.
- 5+ years supervisory experience with an emphasis in developing high performance teams.
- Experience supervising/leading in a union work environment preferred.
- Experience with Six Sigma, ISO and/or other quality improvement tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of sources, including upper management, other departments, external contractors, and operations/operators.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Chemistry – Chemical Engineering preferred, other engineering degrees will be considered
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Pay Range: Min $117,654 - Max: $199,529
Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Anaheim