Production Team Manager

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Job Description : JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Production Team Manager Division: Advanced Materials Location: Panyu, China Reports to: Production Manager Department: Production KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead and manage daily production operations on the shop floor to ensure safe, stable, and efficient execution of the production plan. Chair daily operational meetings to align manpower, materials, equipment, and priorities to meet production requirements. Be accountable for team performance in EHS, process safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. Establish and maintain standardized operating practices, workforce discipline, and visual management on the shop floor. Partner closely with the maintenance team to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support uninterrupted operations. Collaborate with the MPS team to ensure effective production scheduling and on-time fulfillment of weekly orders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, cost, delivery, and operational efficiency. Act as a change leader by promoting company values, operational excellence, and a culture of accountability and engagement. Undertake additional responsibilities and special assignments as directed by the Production Manager. KEY REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience: Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in the chemical industry, with demonstrated responsibility for frontline operations, team coordination, and production execution. Solid understanding of polymer or formulation manufacturing processes and related shop-floor controls. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with production planning, maintenance, quality, engineering, and EHS teams. Good understanding of EHS and process safety management requirements in chemical manufacturing environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications for reporting, analysis, and daily operational management. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt certification is preferred. SPECIAL FEATURES Strong learning agility and adaptability in a dynamic manufacturing environment; Effective communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills to lead frontline teams and collaborate across functions; Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and disciplined execution of quality standards; Basic English communication skills for routine business communication and documentation; Computer literacy with practical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Additional Locations:

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