Production Manager

Total Target Cash Compensation: 322875..00

Responsibilities

Safety &Technical management

Enforce all safety rules and procedures consistently across the production team; ensure all maintenance repair and production activities are conducted in full compliance with safety standards; maintain high standards of plant cleanliness and housekeeping as a foundation for a safe working environment; actively promote a zero-incident culture and proactively identify potential safety risks on the shop floor; develop review and update production SOPs and technical work procedures to reflect best practice; supervise the readiness and performance of all process equipment ensuring operational reliability at all times; monitor production processes continuously to maintain stable and efficient operations; lead technical troubleshooting of equipment failures or process deviations implementing robust corrective actions; develop review and update production SOPs and technical work procedures to reflect best practice.

Leadership & People Development

Lead motivate and develop production operators through structured coaching and mentoring; Plan and deliver targeted training programs to continuously build operator skills knowledge and competencies; foster a positive work culture grounded in accountability discipline and strong work ethics; instruct and guide workforce on required safety measures during maintenance repair and daily production tasks; collaborate effectively with production planners safety engineers and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations.

Planning & Organization

Plan and organize daily production schedules to consistently meet safety quality and service targets; allocate and optimize production resources workforce equipment and materials effectively; coordinate maintenance and repair planning to minimize impact on production continuity; align production activities with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth end-to-end plant operations; proactively manage competing priorities to maintain stable and predictable production output.

Continuous Improvement

Autonomously identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains within the plant; lead and support improvement initiatives to enhance production performance reduce waste and increase yield; monitor and optimize direct production costs including utilities consumables and workforce efficiency; actively contribute to plant energy management programs and sustainability initiatives; benchmark current practices against SOPs and industry standards to identify improvement potential.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Strong English proficiency in speaking writing and reading
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Proven track record in operator leadership problem-solving and housekeeping management
• Strong safety and quality mindset with demonstrated commitment to operational excellence

Our Offer

• A rewarding challenge to further develop your skills in a professional work environment
• Career development within our organization
• Possibilities to expand your knowledge expertise and language skills in an attractive global working environment.
• Competitive benefits e.g. company shuttle bus working meal supplementary medical insurance annual physical examination annual leave annual sick leave. Well be happy to share more information during recruitment process.
• Total Target Cash includes base salary and annual bonus; final offer based on skills and experience.
• Performance related yearly bonus

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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