Head of Production (m/f/d)

Your Profile:

• Create and manage a department vision that aligns with the organization's vision and strategic plan.
  
• Based on significant technical expertise, reviews and approves complex design concepts and provides general direction to technical staff.
  
• Utilizes solid understanding of theories and practices of a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time, and budget.
  
• Represents as needed outside of business unit or division as subject matter expert.
  
• Exhibits creativity and innovation in completing divisional and cross-functional/business unit responsibilities.
  
• Identifies and investigates issues that present unusual conditions; solutions may require development of new or improved products, processes, or techniques.
  
• Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests, products, and equipment.
  
• Executes and leads performance improvement activities which may employ various process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, BPI, KAM, etc.).
  
• Facilitates the implementation of applicable BEST/CLASS criteria.
  
• Develops key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards based on strategic objectives and performance improvement goals.
  
• Effectively manages mid-sized projects to ensure project completion on-time, on-budget, and on-quality; resolves issues and conflicts; coordinates project work with other operating units; regularly reports project status.

Your Profile:

• BS Chemical Engineering preferred, equivalent chemical manufacturing experience accepted
  
• 3-5 years related experience in a similar manufacturing environment showing increasing responsibility.
  
• Leadership experience leading teams upwards to 50 people
  
• Experience working and collaborating with a diverse group of individuals
  
• Previous project management a plus

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