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Production Manager (F/M/X)

Permanent contract

USA - Alorton, IL, US

Oct 30, 2025

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Alorton team, composed of 33 people, is integrated in the SpecialChem business unit.

As a Production manager, you will manage the Alorton production and quality teams activities. You will get the opportunity to contribute meeting the business target for the site and oversee production, logistics and quality activities on a daily basis. You will be accountable for:

+ Managing the Production supervisor, the on-site logistics staff and laboratory technicians

+ Ensuring safe, quality, efficient production is achieved to meet customers’ requested deliveries

+ Continuous improvement in safety, productivity and quality through training and technology

+ Setting daily priorities with the team

+ Managing the ISO 9001 program for the site, leading quality incident investigations, and leading on-site customer engagements

We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Chemical or mechanical engineering. Relevant work experience in Process, production, quality or engineering in addition to a supervisory experience.

Competencies:

+ Extensive knowledge of plant product line and applications

+ Knowledge of lab testing methods and instrumentation

+ Knowledge of quality inventory and shipping modules of SAP, regulations for shipment of samples

Behaviors:

+ Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities

+ Effective communication to all levels of the organization

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is:

+ $124,000.00 - $155,000.00

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience.Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

+ Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

+ Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

+ Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

+ Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.

+ At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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