Production Manager - PB Leiner USA

Company Description

PB Leiner is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality gelatins and collagen peptides. We supply a growing market in food, pharma, health nutrition and technical applications. In all our efforts, we strive to be The Clear Solution for our customers. We spot and exploit opportunities and try to anticipate future trends for them. We pursue outstanding quality and choice, as well as smooth delivery. We have a global presence in terms of both our plants and sales support and count approximately 1,300 collaborators worldwide.

PB Leiner is part of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext : TESB), a global industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and industrial solutions for water management. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries and it has a global team of more than 7,500 employees. At the heart of the strategy of Tessenderlo Group lies the conviction that "Every Molecule Counts" : in everything we do, we seek to further valorize our products and our processes, and to add value. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, visit www.tessenderlo.com

Job Description

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee all manufacturing activities within the gelatin plant to ensure on-time, in-full delivery aligned with budget and quality targets.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly production planning in coordination with S&OP processes.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns with the maintenance department for preventive / corrective maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure cost efficiency in the use of raw materials, consumables, chemicals, MRO items, and energy.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives to improve production efficiency.
• Submit manufacturing KPI reports to senior management.
• Provide input on S&OP planning, energy procurement, and raw material inventory planning.
• Prepare and manage CAPEX proposals related to manufacturing.
• Manage the production budget, including both volume and cost control.
• Support trials and process development projects aimed at improving product quality, efficiency, or innovation.

Innovation & Optimization

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

Utilities : Water, Wastewater & Off-Site Services

People Management

Department Management & Administration

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

PB Leiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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