Production Manager- Mapleton, IL

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Arxada is looking for a Production Manager in Mapleton, IL  This role is responsible for all manufacturing management activities for the Mapleton plant. This includes providing leadership to a self-managed team environment, safety/environmental compliance, regulatory requirements, and budget/cost control and production results.

Essential Job Functions:

• Accountable for Mapleton Production activities to be carried out in a safe and environmentally sound manner meeting “The Vision is Zero” initiative and PSM requirements as outlined in OSHA 1910.119. Supports our “Product Stewardship” initiative to ensure the health, safety and environmental performance of our products throughout the products’ life cycle.
• Active member of the Mapleton Plant Staff team accountable to all goals, which include EHS, production volumes, Fixed and Variable budgets, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures that all team roles are successful, and employees are developed accordingly. Establishes team performance standards and goals and assures compliance of them directly or through subordinates.
• Plans, prepares, controls, monitors, and forecasts the Production department direct and/or indirect budgets. Coordinates needed support to the Mapleton Plant areas through intra-department interface for smooth workflow and cost-efficient products.
• Business interface for the plant from a production supply point of view.  This includes being the interface between the plant production supply and the business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• 5-10 years of Chemical Manufacturing
• 5-10 Years of Supervisory Experience

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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