Ecolab, a global leader in water purification and antibody purification solutions, is seeking a Chemical Manufacturing Manager to lead the production department responsible for manufacturing and packaging ion exchange resin products. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure a safe, engaged, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will collaborate across functions to support business growth, continuous improvement, and the future development of the site.

What You Will Do:

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and chemical industry requirements
• Lead, develop, and engage the production team, creating an environment where employees feel valued and connected to site goals
• Oversee the safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacture and packaging of ion exchange resin products
• Ensure products meet quality specifications, standard cost expectations, production schedules, sales demand, and planned customer shipping dates
• Implement Total Productive Maintenance and Management principles, with an emphasis on 5S, loss elimination, and continuous improvement
• Identify and deliver productivity improvements that support operational performance and business growth
• Maintain key performance indicators and lead effective daily production meetings to drive accountability and results
• Collaborate with Research and Development and Engineering to support new product development, process improvements, and product introductions
• Build strong partnerships with department leaders and work across the site to achieve shared business objectives
• Contribute to the site’s strategic planning and long-term development as a member of the site leadership team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
• 8 years of manufacturing experience
• 6 years of supervisory or people-leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or a related industry
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certified
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements applicable to the chemical manufacturing industry
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ion exchange processing or resin manufacturing
• Experience implementing or working within Total Productive Maintenance or Management systems
• Experience applying 5S and loss-elimination methodologies
• Demonstrated success leading teams and building employee engagement in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, site leaders, corporate partners, customers, and visitors
• Ability to initiate work, manage competing priorities, and operate independently

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Working in a chemical processing plant with variable temperatures, odors, noise levels, vibrations, moving mechanical equipment, hazardous chemicals, gases, hot liquids, and other industrial conditions
• Working in elevated, low, or confined spaces as required
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

Benefits 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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