LG Chem America, Inc. is hiring: Assistant Production Manager in Clarksville

LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for an Assistant Production Manager to join our team in Clarksville, TN. As the Assistant Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the setup and operational organization of our manufacturing facility.

You will lead and manage the operational activities of the manufacturing facility, overseeing production supervisors, operator supervisors, and operators. Positioned under the Production Team Manager, your primary responsibility will be to ensure smooth initial operations, achieve production volume targets, and maintain a safe working environment to prevent safety incidents.

Job Summary

This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and setup an organization of manufacturing operators and supervisors to ensure efficient production processes from inception.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to streamline setup activities and optimize workflows.
• Oversee and assist with auditing and monitoring of team members & supervisors for quality and safety purposes.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to prevent safety incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of steady work history.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience required, manufacturing environment preferred.
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Able to respond off hours and weekends to troubleshoot plant issues.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
• Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• Excellent analytical ability to effectively analyze production data.

LGCTA provides reasonable accommodations – appropriate changes and adjustments – to applicants and employees to be considered for a job opening, enable them to perform a job, gain access to the workplace, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.