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1.0 FTE Learning Specialist - North Star Elementary - 2026/27 - Temporary
BEND-LAPINE SD
Bend, OR
- $52,615 to $104,675 USD / year
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Project Manager - Mechanical (HVAC)
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Kraton

Manager, Production

Savannah, GA, United States

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Job details

Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience in chemical manufacturing or related industry.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a +Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Savannah, Georgia location.

The purpose of the Production Manager II position is to provide management oversight of the plant’s manufacturing operations and processes. The Production Manager II will effectively and safely manage operations output levels, product quality, production cost and other company assets associated with the manufacturing operations processes and ensure that the manufacturing of products meets or exceeds key performance targets and customer expectations. The Production Manager is member of the plant’s Lead Team and may serve as the Acting Plant Manager in his/her absence.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions. We’re proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you - at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Some of the benefits offered are:

Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as legal requirements in areas such as workplace environmental, health, and safety/OSHA, and Quality standards.
Drive the optimization of production throughput/outputs and product quality.
Lead production activities and establish priorities to ensure safety, quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, cost control/management.
Ensure effective plant shutdowns through compliance with safety policies and procedures, and proper operational startup.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and projects through application of various manufacturing process improvement strategies and techniques like Lean manufacturing and 5S.
Employ and report out on key performance indicators (KPIs) that influence plant results.
Manage department cost, spending, and overall budget/financial activities.
Lead, develop, coach and evaluate process engineers, production supervisors, and other production employees (hourly and salaried).
Manage and understand resource (people, equipment, capital, etc.) requirements, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions and solutions.
Oversee and ensure all team members are current on required job training and qualifications.
Actively participate as a member of the plant’s Lead Team.

Required Skills

10+ years of relevant work experience in chemical manufacturing or related industry.
Must have experience with unionized workforces.
Must possess and demonstrate strong functional expertise and people management skills.
Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer applications and business information systems such as PI system, DCS, SAP, Microsoft Office Tools, SAP, etc.
A strong emphasis is placed on team skills and communication between management and labor, both in Maintenance and Operations areas.
The ability to accomplish goals and objectives by identifying complex problems and organizing teams to explore and resolve problems will also be emphasized.
Process Technology and Chemical Engineering/Manufacturing.
Process Safety Management (PSM).
Quality and Process improvement.
Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance.
Supply Chain Management Organizational Effectiveness.
Information Systems.
Budget Management and Fiscal Administration of Daily Operations and Capital Planning.
Union Relations and Collective Bargaining.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or other related field of study from an accredited college/university.

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Skills

Team leadership
DCS
SAP
Microsoft Office
Communication skills
Chemical engineering
PSM
Process improvement
Health and safety
Regulatory compliance
Supply chain management
Budget management

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