Production Manager
What’s the role
Shell is seeking a Production Manager to join the Michigan City Leadership Team, as well as the SC&T Extended Manufacturing Leadership Team.
The Production Manager will ensure high-quality, efficient, and safe operations of all production and shipping activities at the SC&T – Michigan City plant, supporting a 24/7 Catalyst manufacturing operation. The Production Manager supervises the Production Team Leads, the Shipping & Logistics Supervisor, and all the Operators and Shippers reporting to them
Accountabilities:
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, and Shell policies and standards
Reduce HSSE risks by reporting and investigating incidents, and by correcting hazards
Create and foster a culture that is self-sustaining in meeting Shell’s long-term business objectives
Develop and challenge the production and shipping department employees to maximize their contributions, accomplishments, and job satisfaction
Manage the Production and Shipping / Supply Chain functions to achieve overall objectives in HSSE, operational excellence, financial performance, technology, customer service, and people/winning team
Responsible for achieving annual production volumes of 50+ MM lbs of quality products within a $250+MM NIBIT business
Responsible for shipping these products globally as ordered and on-time (includes Belgium, China and several plants within the USA) to satisfy both internal and external customers
Responsible for setting up and managing annual production and shipping / Supply Chain OpEx budgets / spend of approximately $5MM annually
Prioritize operational activities and deploy resources in support of risk management
Provide production capability to deliver timely and defect-free products to customers that conform to mutually agreed specifications
Set departmental goals and objectives and ensure direction and priorities are clearly established and followed
Manage shutdowns and product changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
Provide leadership, direction, and management of Continuous Improvement activities. This includes suggesting changes to guidelines and procedures and policies, as well as supporting the implementation of them
Supervises team leaders and communities
Acts as an expert with broad and deep knowledge in own field of expertise requiring a command of diverse practices, theories and sophisticated concepts and their application in business processes
Discipline activities concentrate on non-standard topics (guided by procedures or multiple precedents)
Manages the relations with multiple (groups of) internal and external stakeholders on a tactical level. Scale and severity of consequences if things go wrong are limited, involving some stakeholder management
Suggest changes to the guidelines and policies and supports implementation
Frequently consulted as a specialist within the department
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred or any other related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management, along with leadership experience
Extensive knowledge of chemical manufacturing equipment or catalyst technology and processes
Extensive knowledge of Management of Change elements, including Process Change Authorizations and Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews
Demonstrated skill in Continuous Improvement
Experience working under Quality Management Systems
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $218,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.