Production Manager - Quaker Houghton

About Us:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

SUMMARY OF POSITION – A brief overview of the primary purpose of the position.

Manages Production Supervisors across multiple shifts engaged in the manufacturing and shipment of quality products in a timely manner. Responsible for compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements, and manufacturing procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES - primary job responsibilities and activities.

• Manages short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance for Middletown location; shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, and labor efficiency.
• Direct and lead inventory controls and management of inventory counts to comply with regional goals.
• Works with planners to schedule blend tanks, reactors, and workforce.
• Integrates production operation and related processes over multiple shifts in all product lines.
• Work with R&T and Product Management to resolve formulation, packaging, labeling and logistic issues.
• Selects, trains, develops, and motivates production staff to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
• Monitor and track relevant Key Performance Indicators including first pass yield, on time deliveries and cost of inadequate quality.
• Champion safety and environmental initiatives and directives.
• Acts as a working manager to provide backup to production supervisors as necessary

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Key Education or Certification Required

Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B.S.) in related technical discipline with experience as a supervisor or in a team lead role preferred. Persons with an education less than a degree must demonstrate 5 years of successful related experience and training.

Must have successful work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably related to manufacturing of chemical products or technical knowledge of manufacturing and equipment.

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience

5 years or equivalent training

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Above average communication skills.
• Familiarity with modern production techniques such as Lean manufacturing, KanBan, SQC, etc. preferred.
• Ability to adapt in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high places; work near exposed electrical equipment; work near fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals; and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate within the manufacturing and utility areas.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may have to stand for extended periods and walk moderate distances daily; routinely required to reach with hands and arms; may be required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds (25 kilograms).

What's in it for You?

$1,500 Sign On Bonus
Generous annual paid time off.
401 (k) employer match.
Health care, dental and vision benefits.
Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
Tuition Reimbursement

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.