Job Description:
Role Overview:
Huntsman Corporation’s site in Cavazzona is seeking an experienced Production Manager for our Tecnoelastomeri entity.
The Production Manager oversees operational management of PU systems and parts production, ensuring all activities comply with Huntsman EHS standards. The role focuses on process efficiency, product quality, and effective use of technical and human resources.
The Manager ensures assets, tools, and procedures are used properly to maintain efficient, high‑quality production. They lead the Systems and Parts Production teams, fostering strong performance, engagement, and accountability. Team is counting around 15 people in total. The role also supports Sales, TS, and R&D on technical or quality-related customer issues, identifying root causes and proposing corrective or preventive actions. As a member of the Site Management Team, the Manager contributes to defining and implementing site strategy and priorities.
We are looking for a leader with a strong, confident approach, capable of driving results and inspiring high performance across the team.
Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring compliance with EHS standards, procedures, and regulations, with a strong focus on personal and process safety
- Planning, coordinating, and supervising daily production activities, ensuring alignment with production plans and smooth introduction of new products
- Monitoring chemical process parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, reaction times) to ensure consistent finished product quality
- Collaborating with R&D, Quality, and Maintenance teams to optimize formulations and production cycles
- Implementing and monitoring production KPIs (OEE, waste, energy consumption, etc.)
- Supporting investment projects and technological improvements in production
- Managing inventories of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products in cooperation with Logistics and Supply Chain
- Cooperating with the Site Manager on site strategy and priorities
- Managing and motivating the team of production operators and technicians, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for experienced candidates with hands-on production experience within international context.
What we are looking for:
- Graduated in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, with at least 10 years of experience in the chemical sector (preferably PU)
- Strong knowledge of industrial chemical processes and production organization
- Solid understanding of EHS standards, procedures, and regulations applicable to the chemical industry
- Experience with Bill of Materials, KPIs, and reporting
- Italian fluency is a must, English fluency is a must too
- Proven experience in team management and effective cross-functional networking
- Results‑ and data‑driven mindset with strong understanding of KPIs, processes, and manufacturing operations.
- Focus on efficiency, performance, continuous improvement, and strong problem‑solving skills under pressure.
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.
Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
Additional Locations:
Skills Required
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- At least 10 years of experience in the chemical sector (preferably PU)
- Hands-on production experience within an international context
- Strong knowledge of industrial chemical processes and production organization
- Solid understanding of EHS standards, procedures, and chemical industry regulations
- Experience with Bill of Materials, KPIs, and reporting
- Fluency in Italian
- Fluency in English
- Proven team management experience and cross-functional collaboration
- Results- and data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving and continuous improvement focus
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
