Chemical Production Manager

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A leading continuous process manufacturing facility located south of Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Chemical Production Manager to lead a high-performing production team in a fast-paced, industrial environment. This is a key leadership role, directly supervising Shift Supervisors and a Documentation Engineer/Technical Writer, and reporting to the Plant Manager.

Chemical Production Manager Perks:

• Base salary up to $140,000
• Bonus-eligible
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance package

Chemical Production Manager Responsibilities:

• Leads and develops production team members with clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
• Owns and optimizes the production process for safe, consistent, and efficient operation
• Instills a data-driven, continuous improvement culture throughout the department
• Leverages systems and KPIs to drive behavioral and process improvements
• Oversees operator training, qualification processes, and SOP adherence
• Drives a proactive, root cause-oriented approach to problem solving (RCFA expertise required)
• Supports efficient and well-resourced plant shutdowns and ensures qualified contractors are in place
• Leads change initiatives through the Management of Change (MOC) process
• Ensures compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards
• Manages the production budget and communicates deviations to the Plant Manager
• Regularly reports departmental performance and drives results accountability
• Participates in hiring, performance reviews, and employee development processes

Chemical Production Manager Requirements:

• BSE degree, required; Chemical Engineering degree strongly preferred
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a continuous process, 24/7 industrial manufacturing setting
• Prior ethanol industry experience is a plus
• Demonstrated expertise with processing equipment such as evaporators, heat exchangers, centrifuges, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, valves, electrical circuits, and instrumentation
• Proven leadership in operations management, budget oversight, and reliability-focused practices
• Strong analytical, communication, and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including stairs, ladders, confined spaces, and around chemicals
• Ability to respond to and support emergency issues on a 24/7 basis and work outside of normally scheduled hours as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 160015

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Jana Walker

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