Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations within a chemical production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent output while providing hands-on team leadership across production teams.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical understanding and a proven ability to develop teams, drive accountability, and strengthen operational execution on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing output

• Manage, coach, and develop production teams while setting clear expectations and driving accountability

• Proactively address performance, safety, and operational issues

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards within a chemical manufacturing environment

• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

• Collaborate with plant and operations leadership to improve processes, productivity, and team effectiveness

• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader on the production floor supporting supervisors and frontline employees

• Help stabilize, standardize, and strengthen production workflows, communication, and team performance

Required Background & Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in manufacturing, chemical production, or industrial processing environments

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and holding teams accountable

• Experience overseeing daily production operations, schedules, and output

• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards

• Ability to operate as an engaged, floor-level leader while maintaining operational oversight

• Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving consistency and performance

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Confident, team-focused leader who balances accountability with development

• Comfortable working in fast-paced production environments

• Hands-on, visible, and respected by frontline teams

• Collaborative communicator with a focus on execution and results

If you'd like to take your career to the next level and work with a company investing in new equipment and long-term growth, APPLY TODAY!

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Chris Bergeron directly at 417.605.3451.
Resumes may be confidentially sent to chris.bergeron@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.