Josh Wilson
Senior Production Manager at BASF/Chemetall
- Role
- Senior Production Manager at Chemetall
- Location
- Chelsea, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Josh Wilson
Plant operations leader with extensive experience in chemical manufacturing, high-volume assembly, and automated production systems. Proven ability to optimize throughput, strengthen safety and environmental compliance, lead cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement. Skilled in labor relations, capital project execution, and building high-performance manufacturing cultures. Adept at managing large-scale facilities and aligning operational performance with organizational goals.
Experience
Senior Production Manager
Oct 2024 — Present · Jackson, MI, US
Directed operations for a sq. ft. chemical manufacturing and warehousing facility, leading 50 employees across production, maintenance, and logistics- Built and managed annual operating budgets- Utilized KPI-driven performance systems to improve accountability and operational results- Designed and executed an obsolete inventory reduction strategy, improving working capital and warehouse efficiency- Led continuous improvement initiatives, eliminating bottlenecks through process redesign, equipment optimization, and low-cost engineering solutions- Negotiated the 2024 labor contract with the United Steelworkers, strengthening labor relations and ensuring operational stability- Oversaw factory acceptance testing and integration of the plant’s first fully automated filler system, increasing throughput and process reliability- Recruited, coached, and developed manufacturing, supervisory, and administrative personnel to build a high-performance culture- Ensured compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in a regulated chemical production environment.
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2012 — 2016
Central Michigan University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics Management
Manchester High School
High School
2008 — 2012
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