Assistant Production Manager (Chemical Plant)
The Assistant Production Manager ensures that all production activities are well-organized and executed according to the production schedule. This role maintains a strong focus on safety, ensuring that operational procedures are up-to-date and followed. Additionally, the Assistant Production Manager supports operator training and can step in for the Production Manager when needed.
Skills and Qualifications
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in the chemical industry.
- Experience in a multi-shift production environment, particularly batch operations.
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English, and good computer skills.
- Some college education with coursework in Chemistry is preferred.
- Team player, self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills, and proven leadership abilities with hourly employees.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry is preferred.
- Ability to build trust with direct reports, peers, and management.
Responsibilities
- Plan and organize daily production activities, including shift operations and raw material (RM) planning.
- Prepare and maintain daily/weekly production reports.
- Ensure manufacturing procedures and quality standards are followed.
- Support operator training and qualification in collaboration with the Learning Coordinator.
- Attend and contribute to production and staff meetings.
- Track productivity, optimize processes, and implement corrective actions to meet production goals.
- Maintain safety standards and coordinate equipment repairs with Maintenance and EHS teams.
- Step in for the Production Manager when needed, assisting with batch sheets, labels, and overall operations.