Production Manager, Operations- MODESTO

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatory know-how manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition Home & Personal Care Professional Hygiene Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland) Arxada employs 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.

Responsible for all manufacturing management activities for the Modesto plant.
This includes providing leadership to a self-managed team environment
safety/environmental compliance regulatory requirements and budget/cost
control and production results.

Essential Job Functions:

This individual will focus on the following areas:

• Accountable for Modesto Production activities to be carried out in a safe
  and environmentally sound manner meeting The Vision is Zero initiative
  and PSM requirements as outlined in OSHA 1910.119. S
• Supports our Product Stewardship initiative to ensure the health safety and
  environmental performance of our products throughout the products life
  cycle.
• Provides leadership in implementation of current Good Manufacturing
  Practices (cGMP).
• Active member of the Modesto Plant Staff team accountable to all goals
  which include EHS production volumes Fixed and Variable budgets
  productivity quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures that all team roles are successful and employees are adapted
  accordingly. Establishes team performance standards and goals and
  assures compliance of them directly or through subordinates.
• Plans prepares controls monitors and forecasts the Production department
  direct and/or indirect budgets. Coordinates needed support to the Modesto
  Plant areas through intra-department interface for smooth workflow and
  cost-efficient products.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering) Chemical preferred
• 5-10 years experience in Chemical Manufacturing
• Knowledge and understanding of statistical problem-solving techniques and computer literacy.
• Experience working in a team-based environment and demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required in addition to the ability to prioritize and be flexible in a dynamic environment

The expected salary range for this role is 87000 $ - 128.000$ but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience education training licensure certification location and other job-related non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene Home & Personal Care Wood Protection Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE) meanwhile provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics aerospace and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients chemicals and performance intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a qualified individual with disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law