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With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, weoperateresponsibly while delivering value throughcutting-edgetechnologies and industryexpertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.\nAscend is searching for a Senior Production Manager for our Alvin, Texas plant. The Production Manager has direct responsibility for all unit personnel and is accountable to drive unit performance to all operational entitlement with respect to safety,yieldsusages,reliabilityand quality.This position manages unit operations to achieve annual operating targets.They are accountable for daily direction, technical training including troubleshooting, building effective teams, developingpeopleand following training systems to ensure that safety and ESSH compliance, operational efficiency, and targeted results are met.\nTARGETED OUTCOMES\nMaintain our right tooperatethrough our Commitment to ZERO injuries, processsafetyor environmental events\n\nOverseeing unit operations in support of production plans.\n\nProduction at or above annual operating plan\n\nProduct is on specification and on time\n\nDevelop individual processors to advance in knowledge and capabilities\n\nCreate a culture of employee engagement, teamwork, ownership, trust, creativity,innovationand growth\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES \nAccountable for providing the technical and operational leadership necessary tooperateandoptimizethe manufacturing unit safely,reliablyand efficiently whilecomplying withall applicable regulations.Leadsan Ascend manufacturing team with accountability for the following:\nProviding leadership and people development to set priorities andhigh expectations, drive for results, engage employees, and effectively measure and manage operating performance in the areas of ESSH, Reliability, Customer and Productivity\n\nDriving a proactive, learning, productive, and performance-driven work culture that is aligned to meet key business objectives\n\nDriving consistency through visible leadership, developing, and coaching the manufacturing engineers, production specialists, and unit shift leaders, Holding them accountable to their roles\n\nOwner of Unit Management Operating System (MOS). Drive unit performance through effective use of meetings, KPIs and resolution of variances\n\nChampioning and implementing improvement projects and processes that support key business objectives\n\nOwns unit compliance with PSM and Environmental regulations\n\nConducting andparticipatingin ESSH audits and completing corrective actions for ESSH recommendations\n\nManage production rates and operating conditions without sacrificing safety or product quality\n\nContributing to development of the annual operating plan and budget, performing unit cost analysis, and driving productivity improvement\n\nProviding manufacturing updates/costs reviews to the business team\n\nImplementing and leading Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ISO management improvement efforts\n\nSupporting the capital management process\n\nCoordinating and collaborating across the site with customers and support units/departments\n\nTEAM\nReports to: Operations Director\n\nTeam Members:UnitTeam Membersand OLT\n\nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE\nBS in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering\n\nA minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment plus 5+ years in a supervisory position\n\nThorough knowledge and understanding of environmental safety and health policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations including Process Safety Management\n\nExcellent organizational and prioritization skills for a fast-paced, dynamic environment\n\nDemonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills\n\nExcellent oral and written communication skills\n\nExcellent coaching and facilitation skills\n\nDemonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment through all levels of the organization\n\nSix Sigma and Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience\n\nLeaders at Ascend…\nLead with Integrity, Flexibility, Courage, Passion, Confidence, Commitment and Creativity\n\nCareer experiences include Promotions, Process Improvement Projects, Growth Assignments, etc.\n\nDemonstrate the ability to Delegate, Communicate, Coach, and conduct SWOT analysis, Performance Management activities and Change Management activities\n\nPreferred/Desired Skills:\nKnowledge and experience with Solids Handling processes and equipment\n\nExperience with packaging and bulk loading operations\n\nDemonstrated experience in Root Cause Failure Analysis\n\nExperience with effectively leading manufacturing teams in a guest-company contractual relationship\n\nAt Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.\nAbout Us:\nAscend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused onimproving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.\nOur global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.\nWhy work at Ascend?\nOur vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS.\nOur OARSvalues shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.\nTogether, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. 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