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Job description
About Italmatch
Italmatch USA Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals throughout North America and globally as part of the Italmatch Chemicals Group. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.
Description
About Italmatch USA Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals throughout North America and globally as part of the Italmatch Chemicals Group. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.
Position Summary The Production Manager leads all manufacturing operations at the Smyrna Plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
Develop and execute production schedules.
Optimize personnel, equipment, and raw materials.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Logistics.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, RCRA, and company policies.
Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
Continuous Improvement
Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor KPIs including output, yield, downtime, and OEE.
People Leadership
Coach and develop supervisors, operators, and technicians.
Conduct performance reviews and training.
Quality & Financial Management
Partner with Quality to meet product specifications.
Manage budgets, resources, and production reporting.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
10+ years in chemical manufacturing with 5+ years of leadership experience.
Knowledge of batch processing and Process Safety Management (PSM).
Experience with SAP or other ERP/MES systems.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Must successfully complete a Department of Homeland Security background check, pre-placement physical (including respirator clearance), and pre-employment drug screening.
Preferred
ISO 9001/14001 or Responsible Care experience.
Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification.
Knowledge of PLC/DCS automation.
Working Conditions
Chemical manufacturing environment requiring appropriate PPE.
Availability for off-shift, weekend, and emergency support as needed.
Why Join Italmatch?
Competitive salary and incentive opportunity
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Career growth with a global specialty chemicals leader
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are Equal Opportunity Employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
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