Production Manager

2 days ago


Gurnee, Illinois, United States Vantage Specialty Chemicals Full time
Job Title: Production Supervisor

Vantage Specialty Chemicals is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Our company is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily activities in the production area to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met while maintaining compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines, and any other regulations that may apply. This role requires effective leadership and coaching to ensure efficient operations with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise the day-to-day production, troubleshooting, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training, and auditing activities to meet customer requirements, including deadlines and quality standards.
  • Champion a Safety Culture by ensuring Lock out tag out procedures are followed, maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards, acting as primary lead for first responders, and ensuring cGMP is held to the highest standards.
  • Conduct safety audits as required to spot check and ensure current practices are followed and enforced.
  • Ensure all maintenance and production work is carried out according to established OSHA and Chicago site safe work practices.
  • Ensure ISO, Food Safety, GFSI, and API standards are met at all times.
  • Respond to and communicate through the appropriate channels all safety incidents, operating inefficiencies, downtime, root cause analysis (including lessons learned), and housekeeping issues.
  • Drive continuous improvements by refining and improving processes and equipment operations in the manufacturing areas.
  • Drive the utilization of resources and raw materials in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
  • Hold each employee accountable for performing daily duties and directed tasks. Address any behavioral or performance issues with employees immediately and discipline when necessary in compliance with the Contract.
  • Interview, hire, coach, motivate, and develop team members. Assist in setting performance objectives and hold team members to key performance indicators such as feed rate standards and yields.
  • Facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees in the area.
  • Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the company values and behaviors.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field required.
  • 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime when necessary.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate thoughts in a professional manner (verbal and written).
  • Ability to interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to manufacturing, Quality, documentation, and personnel issues. Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs, manage multiple priorities, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
  • Chemical manufacturing experience highly preferred.

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