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ADMAT Manager Production

Huntsman is seeking an ADMAT Manager Production supporting the ADMAT Division located in McIntosh Site. This position will report to the Manufacturing Director Americas.

Job Scope

The Production Manager will oversee the daily manufacturing operations of the McIntosh site, driving high performance in Process Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality, and Efficiency. This position will report to the Site Manager and will be a part of the Site Leadership Team (SLT).

This role is accountable for managing daily operations in the Production Department while ensuring compliance with EHS federal and state laws, corporate standards, and applicable quality systems. The position also provides leadership to Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Coordinator, and Operators while supporting operational excellence, continuous improvement, reliability, and safety initiatives.

In summary, as the ADMAT Manager Production, you will:

• Ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance at the plant with particular emphasis on Process Safety by managing the daily operations in the Production Department in complete compliance with EHS federal and state laws as well as all corporate standards.
• Provide regular instruction and guidance to the Shift Supervisors and Maintenance Coordinator. Keep Site Manager informed of significant activities and issues.
• Work closely with Technical Manager to resolve process issues impacting safety, quality, production, or efficiency.
• Support Supply Chain by manufacturing products on time, in full, and to agreed quality.
• Be involved with incident/near miss reporting and investigations, including review of incidents and assignment of further investigations using 5-why or root cause methodology.
• Communicate openly and approach discord positively.
• Ensure compliance to applicable quality systems.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Coordinator, and Operators. Set clear expectations for performance and accountability. Communicate and support department and site goals through workgroups using visual management, A3s, and other communication tools.
• Develop leadership and talent in workgroups through coaching and feedback. Ensure training is up to date and training plans are being implemented in workgroups.
• Implement 6S process to continue improvements in Production area housekeeping.
• Coach and mentor team on continuous improvement efforts and provide support through resourcing appropriate technical help.
• Champion Zero Harm concept with team members by modeling the appropriate behavior and encouraging use of ZH tools and concepts.
• Partner with Engineering & Maintenance Manager on the execution of maintenance and reliability programs including Work Management Process, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, and reliability improvements.
• Utilize data to trend and manage performance and implement improvement programs.
• Institute disciplined Shift Turnover process and Operator handovers.
• Participate in Site Leadership meetings and prepare monthly update slides.
• Participate in the Supply Operations and Execution (S&OE) meeting and fill in for Site Director on weekly EHSQ or Integrated Business Plan (IBP) meetings.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience, preferably in a similar industry.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership experience managing production lines.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with the application of Process Safety, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Must be able to manage multiple work streams and manage through abnormal operations and emergencies.
• Knowledge of chemistry and engineering principles; supervisory/management ("people") skills; ability to do problem and decision analysis.
• Experience with OEE, continuous improvement, and Lean tools.
• Requires a high level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
• Use of SAP, LIMS, PI, and other math/engineering programs as needed.
• Displays initiative, is an agent of change, and is self-motivated to exceed expectations.
• Must demonstrate effective, logical engineering analysis and reasoning capabilities as well as practical knowledge and common sense.
• Requires solid leadership skills and the ability to manage both vertically and horizontally.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of the organization - shop floor through management.
• Strong presentation skills, both oral and written, including communications to personnel at all levels of the Huntsman Corporation and third parties.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma Certification desired.

Working Environment

This position may require some involvement with materials regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This involvement may require an understanding of applicable rules and procedures associated with RCRA wastes. A combination of training methods, e.g., Computer-based Training, Classroom, and/or On-the-job training, will be provided prior to any such involvement with RCRA regulated wastes.

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