Production Leader

The Production Leader has responsibility and accountability for the plant assets, EH&S, personnel, and the achievement of the plant related business goals. This role provides unit, business and people leadership and leads the unit’s development to be a work process driven and empowered team. What We're Looking For: * Ensures the plant EH&S program delivers performance to meet EH&S goals and relevant permit/regulatory requirements. Leads by example with a commitment to safety by personal behavior. * Key representative for the plant in goal setting and business strategy discussions, as well as communication of both within the unit. * Accountable for meeting annual goals, objectives, and KPI improvements, including costs, asset reliability, and asset utilization. * Manages annual operating budgets for all departments, review monthly costs and drive cost saving initiatives. * Ensures implementation of work processes, operating discipline, management systems and roles. * Ensures necessary resources are in place to meet production requirements and achieve the plant goals. * Manage personnel issues (career development, training, succession planning, staffing, performance reviews, goals setting, discipline, etc.) for all employees in the department. * Creates an environment that allows team and individual empowerment to grow and flourish. Models expected behaviors for an empowered organization. * Ensures the operating discipline and standards are in place to produce quality products and meet customer needs. * Ensure quality systems/standards are followed to meet customer requirements and adhere to applicable ISO/GMP certifications. * Develop a culture that is responsive to the manufacturing environment and business needs through teamwork and personal accountability. * Understand quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 and EFfCI) and Process Safety Management to ensure resources and controls are in place to meet all requirements. * Communicate with Supply Chain or commercial teams on issues as needed. Ensure all applicable customer complaints are investigated and resolved. * Work with Process Technology and Pilot Plant operations to support process/product development. * Successfully support the scale-up of new products to support new business opportunities. * Manage multiple costs centers associated with the above departments. Includes PO approvals as needed to maintain operations. Review and follow-up on monthly expense items to address overruns * Work with Operations Support to manage capital plan for the department. This includes planning, project selection, prioritization, justification, and implementation. Projects should support safety improvements, maintain equipment and support business growth. * Directly communicate with product and business leaders as needed. * Participate as a member of the Avon Lake Leadership Team. Skills That Make a Difference: * BS in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university * 10+ years of process engineering and/or operations management in chemical industry. * Demonstrated leadership experience. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all organizational levels. * Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and goals. * Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. * Ability to interact effectively will all levels and departments at the site. * Strong planning, organization, and presentation skills. * Strong influencing ability. * Self-Driven and goal oriented.