Production Manager

Now hiring! PRODUCTION MANAGER

Jackson, MI

We are looking for a Production Manager to join our Surface Treatment team in Jackson, MI.

New finish, Proven expertise. Bolder ambition.

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact, and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships. We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations within our chemical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience driving safety, productivity, quality, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in a chemical manufacturing environment.

As a Production Manager, you will...

• Production Leadership

• Supervises the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved.
• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity
• Daily assessment of Production staff to meet workload requirements, thus ensuring daily productivity and shipping goals/objectives are met
• Monitors production activity, identifies process problems, troubleshoots causes and develops solutions
• Complete KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and department effectiveness assessment reports, as requested by Plant Manager
• Develop and execute production plans.
• Improve throughput, reliability, and operational performance.

Team Development & Labor Relations

• Manage staff which will include annual development of goals, performance reviews, and corrective/disciplinary actions.
• Coaching is a critical component of this role; ensure all managerial actions are aligned with corporate policy and procedures
• Build, coach, and develop supervisors and operators.
• Develop strong relationships with union leadership and represented employees.
• Administer collective bargaining agreements fairly and consistently.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture.
• Support Responsible Care audits and ISO Management System audits.
• Maintain OSHA, EPA, labor, and industry compliance.

Operational Excellence

• Lead root cause investigations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you have...

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, manufacturing, chemistry, management or related fields or previous experience in managerial role.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Onsite working in the Jackson, MI office 5 days a week
• Ability to work daily or weekends when required (Standard working Hours - 7 am to 4:30 pm)

Preferred Qualifications

• Unionized workforce leadership experience.
• Supervisory experience with coaching, training and developing employee goals
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor relations.
• PSM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Responsible Care, and ISO experience.
• Batch and/or continuous chemical processing experience.

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.