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Production Leader

Elwood, IL · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

The Production Leader will perform operational, administrative, and logistical activities in support of the manufacturing of Stepan products and provide supervisory level leadership to indirect ...

Stepan

NA Procurement Director

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$185K - $250K/yr

Stepan Company is seeking a Director of North America Procurement, Raw Materials to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for critical direct raw materials supporting the Surfactant and ...

Stepan

Production Engineer

Elwood, IL · On-site

$67.40K - $87.30K/yr

Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and ...

Stepan

Mechanic B - Electrical & Instruments

Elwood, IL · On-site

$42.47 - $48.47/hr

Stepan is currently seeking a Mechanic for our Millsdale Plant located in Elwood, Illinois. The Mechanic will provide maintenance support to production areas to assure stable operations and provide ...

Stepan

Construction Manager

Elwood, IL · On-site

$84K - $113K/yr

The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of Stepan's capital projects typically between $1M and $3M. Key responsibilities of the role ...

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Team Leader I

Anaheim, CA

$77K - $100K/yr

Stepan is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Anaheim team in Anaheim, CA. In this role you will report to the Maintenance Manager. • Provides maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure ...

Stepan

Team Leader I

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Stepan is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Anaheim team in Anaheim, CA. In this role you will report to the Maintenance Manager. Provides maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure ...

Stepan

Analytical Chemist

Northfield, IL · On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Stepan is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join our R&D team at the Global Technology Center in Northfield, IL. This onsite position reports to the Analytical Innovation Manager and involves working ...

Stepan

Team Leader I

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Stepan is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Anaheim team in Anaheim, CA. In this role you will report to the Maintenance Manager. • Provides maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure ...

Stepan

Production Engineer

Elwood, IL · On-site

$67.40K - $87.30K/yr

Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and ...

Stepan

Drumout

Winder, GA · On-site

Stepan is seeking a Chemical Operator- Drum Out to join our Production team in Winder, GA. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to provide our ...

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Stepan

Construction Manager

Elwood, IL · On-site

$84K - $113K/yr

The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of Stepan's capital projects typically between $1M and $3M. Key responsibilities of the role ...

Stepan

NA Procurement Director

Northbrook, IL · Hybrid

$185K - $250K/yr

Stepan Company is seeking a Director of North America Procurement, Raw Materials to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for critical direct raw materials supporting the Surfactant and ...

Stepan

Drumout

Winder, GA · On-site

Stepan is seeking a Chemical Operator- Drum Out to join our Production team in Winder, GA. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to provide our ...

New

Stepan

Mechanic B - Electrical & Instruments

Elwood, IL · On-site

$42.47 - $48.47/hr

Stepan is currently seeking a Mechanic for our Millsdale Plant located in Elwood, Illinois. The Mechanic will provide maintenance support to production areas to assure stable operations and provide ...

Stepan

Mechanic B - Electrical & Instruments

Elwood, IL · On-site

$42.47 - $48.47/hr

Stepan is currently seeking a Mechanic for our Millsdale Plant located in Elwood, Illinois. The Mechanic will provide maintenance support to production areas to assure stable operations and provide ...

Stepan

Senior Global Compensation Specialist

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$86K - $116K/yr

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes: * Discretionary Bonus * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * 401K with Match * Profit Sharing * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Short-Term and ...

Stepan

Sr. Production Engineer

Elwood, IL · On-site

$77.30K - $100.40K/yr

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers. Applicants must be ...

Stepan

Analytical Chemist

Northfield, IL · On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Stepan is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join our R&D team at the Global Technology Center in Northfield, IL. This onsite position reports to the Analytical Innovation Manager and involves working ...

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Production Leader

Stepan

Elwood, IL • On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Description

The Production Leader will perform operational, administrative, and logistical activities in support of the manufacturing of Stepan products and provide supervisory level leadership to indirect reports. The successful candidate will blend working knowledge and processes with an understanding of lean concepts in order to drive a culture of ownership and continuous improvement at the Millsdale Plant.

  • Manages all aspects of the production area's performance - EH&S, quality, and reliability.
  • Provides direction and growth plans to an area production engineer, supervisor, and approximately 20 production operators.
  • Manages a multi-million-dollar controllable expense budget and is responsible for capital planning to assure alignment with business growth objectives.
  • Maintain reliable operations through investment in infrastructure.
  • Leads incident investigations (EH&S, Quality, or other), performs root cause analyses, and identifies appropriate corrective actions.
  • Interfaces and develop growth plans with several departments in the plant including EH&S, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Accounting, and Scheduling.
  • Provide effective interactions with the Business Teams and Supply Chain Groups in order to provide developmental tactical and strategic growth plans for the area.
  • Demonstrates an effective cost benefit decision-making ability.
  • Foster a team building environment.
  • Possess the ability to summarize data and present facts in a concise manner.
  • Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others
Qualifications
  • 5+ years' experience in manufacturing / chemical industry.
  • Preferred 5+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.

Pay Range: $77,000 - $100,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Reactions - Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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