Celanese · 14 hours ago
Production Manager
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCelanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. The Production Manager provides leadership for the daily operations of the Coating and Finishing departments to achieve safe, reliable operations and meet customer needs.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Katie Lepper
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the site operations team to implement best operating practices and own the unit’s Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Employee Engagement (SQRE) strategies
Drive development and engagement of core team personnel including Shift Supervisors and Operators
Lead and act as a role model to develop talent and build organizational capabilities
Coach and lead direct reports to fully utilize the operating model to improve performance
Develop and maintain daily work processes to achieve flawless daily execution
Ensure resources, raw materials and supplies are available for unit operation
Translate unit strategy into operating plan, including Unit Technology Plan (UTP) progression
Review daily KPIs and gaps with team. Assigns PPR to resolve gaps
Plan emerging needs and non-routine activities
Reinforce SQRE plans by performing walk-throughs and providing feedback to the core team
Ensure effective Conduct of Operations system in place for flawless daily execution
Drive consistent and proactive improvement performance
Provide timely and thoughtful response to escalation issues
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other technical engineering field
5+ years of experience in industrial /manufacturing with a minimum of 3 years' experience managing various staff levels
Have previous experience with leadership roles as direct reports, such as supervisors and managers
Ability to think holistically and to balance changing production demands, equipment reliability, raw material availability, cost and other internal/external production constraints
Ability to lead in a team-based environment
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple simultaneous assignments
Strong computer skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
ERP software experience
Preferred
5+ years of experience in chemical production facilities
Experience using SAP software
PSM knowledge and experience – Process Safety Management
Experience in a union environment
Demonstrated ability to drive culture change
Company
Celanese
Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (16)
2023 (8)
2022 (11)
2021 (8)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.5BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2025-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2022-08-24Grant
Leadership Team
Scott Richardson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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