Job Description

Title: Production Manager
Location:  Freeport, TX


Salary: $152,000 - $198,000
Schedule: 9/80
Relocation Available
 

Focus: The Production Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the production unit. This role ensures that manufacturing objectives are achieved in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate performance expectations. The Production Manager leads a team of operators, engineers, and frontline leaders to drive continuous improvement, optimize production, and develop future manufacturing talent

Production Manager Essential Job Functions:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the production unit to meet or exceed safety, environmental, quality, and production targets
• Provide coaching, development, and performance feedback for frontline leaders and operations personnel
• Promote a strong safety culture by setting expectations and leading by example
• Execute production schedules while minimizing unplanned downtime and optimizing unit uptime
• Manage production metrics (OEE, yield, cost per unit, etc.) and drive root cause analysis on variances
• Identify and implement operational improvements in cost, yield, energy, or throughput
   

Production Manager Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering; Mechanical or Chemical degree* preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of chemical plant experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong working knowledge of PSM (Process Safety Management), OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP, PI, DCS systems)
• Extensive experience in high-hazard chlorinated organics (EDC/VCM) manufacturing environments preferred
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license

An All-In Investment in Your Future 
As a global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition, Olin empowers over 8,000 individuals to make an impact both at work and in our surrounding communities. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.   

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.