Chemical Manufacturing Production Leader — Resins and Wet Milling

Lead safety-first, data-driven production for resin polymerization and dispersion milling

We’re looking for a production leader who blends operational rigor with people-first coaching. If you can turn metrics into action and keep quality, cost, and schedule in lockstep, you’ll thrive here.

Why you’ll want to join NPAA

• Competitive bonuses: attendance, annual merit, and annual incentive bonus plan.
• Balance that lasts: 11 paid holidays plus paid time off.
• Total wellbeing: comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401(k) with an exceptional company match.
• Career momentum: tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and opportunities to grow.
• Belonging: a culture of appreciation with company events throughout the year.

Your mission

• Own production outcomes for Resin and Milling plants, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, cost, and delivery commitments.
• Manage cost center budgets; set aligned goals; track and report performance.
• Guide First-Line Leaders; establish daily priorities; implement policies, SOPs, and Process Control Tables across all shifts.
• Champion safety: lead and participate in Supervisor Safety Meetings; conduct safety and communication meetings with employees.
• Plan, direct, and monitor workflow to match operational needs, customer demand, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality Control to optimize staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze production, quality, maintenance, and operations data to eliminate root causes of nonconformities and downtime.
• Provide training and sustain a robust departmental training program.
• Implement and refine operating procedures that improve efficiency and product quality.
• Adjust schedules and priorities when equipment, staffing, materials, or quality variables shift.
• Partner with Engineering to modify equipment for improved throughput, reliability, safety, and quality.
• Conduct timely performance appraisals and continuous feedback.
• Maintain accurate production records and operational documentation for decision support and continuous improvement.

What makes you a strong fit

• BS in Chemistry or Engineering.
• 5+ years of supervisory leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA requirements, including PSM.
• Experience with reactive chemistry and control systems.
• Preferred: SAP; plus experience with VPC.
• Analytical, independent, and highly proficient with data and digital tools.
• Clear communicator and relationship builder.
• Skilled in continuous improvement, SOP stewardship, distribution interfaces, supervisory management, and coaching/mentoring.

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.