PRODUCTION MANAGER

We are looking for a: PRODUCTION MANAGER

at CONROE, TEXAS

FULL TIME

Work in your element

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

We are looking for a

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

Lead daily operations across esterification, blending, bottling, warehousing, and logistics functions

Plan work schedules, assign tasks, track attendance, and ensure output meets safety, quality, and cost standards.

Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards and promote a culture of safety.

Manage daily production activities, supervise staff, and coordinate with other departments (engineering, maintenance, supply chain, quality).

Develop and monitor production plans, budgets, and KPIs, ensuring cost efficiency and high-quality output.

Lead, coach, and develop the production team; address performance issues and foster professional growth.

Identify, analyze, and implement improvements in process efficiency, yield, and cost reduction across all production areas

Analyze production issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Lead continuous improvement and lean projects to enhance throughput, energy efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Communicate effectively with plant leadership, safety committees, and other stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with quality systems, audits, and regulatory standards.

Lead daily operations across esterification, blending, bottling, warehousing, and logistics functions

Plan work schedules, assign tasks, track attendance, and ensure output meets safety, quality, and cost standards.

Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards and promote a culture of safety.

Manage daily production activities, supervise staff, and coordinate with other departments (engineering, maintenance, supply chain, quality).

Develop and monitor production plans, budgets, and KPIs, ensuring cost efficiency and high-quality output.

Lead, coach, and develop the production team; address performance issues and foster professional growth.

Identify, analyze, and implement improvements in process efficiency, yield, and cost reduction across all production areas

Analyze production issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Lead continuous improvement and lean projects to enhance throughput, energy efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Communicate effectively with plant leadership, safety committees, and other stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with quality systems, audits, and regulatory standards.

You'll succeed if:

You have

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

5+ years of production management experience, ideally in chemical or process manufacturing.

Strong understanding of batch processing, chemical reactions, and process safety management (PSM).

Strong knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety standards.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Familiarity with SAP, process control systems, and documentation procedures

Hands-on knowledge of esterification processes and associated equipment (reactors, heat exchangers, distillation systems, etc.).

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

5+ years of production management experience, ideally in chemical or process manufacturing.

Strong understanding of batch processing, chemical reactions, and process safety management (PSM).

Strong knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety standards.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Familiarity with SAP, process control systems, and documentation procedures

Hands-on knowledge of esterification processes and associated equipment (reactors, heat exchangers, distillation systems, etc.).

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise,renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7,7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focusesits growth on a unique value-sharing model.

Avril and its 8,400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committedto addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.

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