Process Manufacturing Manager, Resins & Dispersion Milling

Ready to orchestrate complex resin and milling operations?

Do you excel at turning reactive chemistry into reliable, repeatable outcomes? Can you coach teams, fine-tune procedures, and shift production plans without missing delivery dates? Step into a role where you’ll own safety, quality, cost, and schedule for our Resin and Milling plants.

What a winning week looks like

1. Kick off with Supervisor Safety Meetings; reinforce SOPs and Process Control Tables across shifts.
2. Prioritize work with First-Line Leaders and confirm material readiness with Procurement and equipment readiness with Maintenance.
3. Track output vs. plan; adjust schedules in real time for equipment downtime, staffing changes, or material constraints.
4. Review production, quality, and maintenance reports; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
5. Partner with Engineering to trial equipment or control-system improvements that elevate throughput, safety, and quality.
6. Coach team members, deliver performance appraisals, and advance the departmental training program.
7. Report on cost center budgets and progress to targets aligned with the business plan.
8. Capture and store operational data to fuel continuous improvement.

Your background

• BS in Chemistry or Engineering.
• 5+ years in manufacturing supervision.
• EPA/OSHA compliance familiarity, including PSM.
• Experience with reactive chemistry and related control systems.
• SAP preferred; VPC experience valued.
• Data-savvy with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strengths in continuous improvement, SOP governance, distribution coordination, supervisory leadership, and coaching/mentoring.

What’s in it for you

• Bonuses: attendance incentives, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time off: 11 paid holidays annually plus paid time off for balance.
• Benefits: comprehensive health and welfare coverage, plus a 401(k) with an exceptional company match.
• Growth: tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and avenues to advance.
• Community: engaging company events throughout the year as part of the NPAA family.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.