Production Manager at Ashland, LLC in Parlin, New Jersey

Job Description:

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our Specialty ingredients G.P., business at our Parlin, NJ. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Plant Operations function. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for all aspects of Natrosol manufacturing operation to include meeting strategic business goals, regulatory requirements, and leadership of exempt, non-exempt, wage employees and assigned contractors


• Responsible for insuring plant EHS compliance (State, Federal, and company) for Natrosol manufacturing operation


• Effectively work with company S&OP to insure on-time, in-spec delivery of products to meet customer requirements


• Provide support to capital projects including design, commissioning, and start-up


• Utilizes Lean manufacturing techniques/tools for identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects


• Maximize the efficiency of production line and ensure effective equipment and employee utilization


• Insure personnel accountability for operations organization


• Act as a steward of assets and ensure delivery of planned levels of performance including operating budget, people, inventories and capital


• Act as a positive change agent in critical performance aspects identified in the manufacturing strategic plan: process capability, plant reliability and customer satisfaction.


• Maintain employee safety and morale by creating a safe working environment


• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports


• Other duties as needed to insure safe and compliant operation of the plant

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline


• 7+ Years chemical and/or refining industry experience showing progression throughout career


• 3+ years supervisory experience, union environment preferred


• Ability to lead and motivate employees at all levels of the organization


• Experience in a PSM covered process


• Relevant military experience will be considered

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to effectively interact and communicate with all departments and levels of the organization


• Emerson Delta V experience


• Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma experience


• Proactive, self-motivated and demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and frequently heavy workloads which may require work in addition to normal working hours


• Think clearly and solve multifaceted problems in the field with personnel of various degrees of skill levels, education and training. 

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.