Production Manager

Your Job

INVISTA is seeking a Production Managerto provide leadership and presence at our Seaford, DEsite. The Production Manager provides leadership and strategic direction by building a partnership with front-line leadership and collaborating with business partners to develop and mentor the production team relating to safe, stable, and reliable operations.

Our Team

Since 1939, the INVISTA Performance Solutions Seaford site continues to be a world class manufacturing facility with ~ 135 employees, which manufactures Nylon 6,6 staple fiber.As part of the site Leadership Team, this position reports directly to the Operations Manager of the Seaford facility.The Production Manager must be able to embrace and lead change, possess strong people skills and the ability to use influence to get work done, enjoy working in a manufacturing environment and interacting with multi-functional teams, and efficiently balance multiple priorities. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences. The successful candidate must also lead by example, be initiative-taking, possess strong analytical skills, exhibit sound decision-making, and have proficient organizational skills.

What You Will Do

• Build and develop capability of on-shift personnel
• Lead as a business partner with Manufacturing Engineers in their respective areas
• Ensure safety and environmental ownership and compliance
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and acts, recognizing positive safety performance as well as individual and team contributions to a safer workplace
• Lead operational and shift maintenance initiatives in accordance with the Asset Strategy to achieve maximum asset capability
• Provide feedback and coaching: appraising performance and providing feedback as needed to further employee development
• Assist in resolving complaints and issues; hold employees accountable in a fair and consistent manner and communicate issues and results daily
• Act as a positive change agent for continued transformation and improvement
• Develop and foster an environment where trained employees are contribution motivated and empowered to make timely decisions in their scope of work

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Three (3) or more years' experience in a managerial/supervisory role with direct reports in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
• Experience developing production goals
• Experience with reliability systems and work processes
• Microsoft Office experience including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Experience in managing product systems
• Experience in a multi-shift production site
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in manufacturing discipline (Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, Industrial) or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Systems)

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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