Must have leadership experience within a chemical operation or closely related industry. Must be a US citizen.
Position : Plant Manager
Direct Reports : Leadership Team
Reports To : Corporate Director, Manufacturing
Salary Range : $150k to $165k
Bonus : 15% annual bonus
Relocation : Yes
Job Responsibilities : The Plant Manager directs the overall plant activities for production, safety, maintenance, quality, and all other related activities.
Responsible for establishing and delivering objectives for the plant including : safety, quality, cost, production standards, employee engagement and service / delivery.
Drive plant and corporate goals and objectives. Ensure all support activities are delivered at required levels including : inventory management, scheduling, maintenance, shipping, facilities, engineering, human resources, and customer relations.
- Communicate all responsibilities and expectations to production team.
- Oversee and coordinate on-going training and compliance of team members.
- Organize and conduct shift meetings.
- Conduct performance evaluations.
- Perform and document disciplinary actions for policy / procedure infractions.
- Audit plant for compliance to all policies, procedures, and standards.
- Ensure the quality of all products by managing and overseeing quality check.
- Verify that all product checks are completed on schedule to meet acceptable quality standards.
- Review customer returns and provide corrective actions.
- Ensure all lines are being maintained and functioning properly.
- Ensure continuous operation of lines, minimizing downtime. Provide downtime analysis.
- Plan and schedule appropriate and necessary preventative maintenance.
- Review daily production and scrap numbers. Maintain production within scrap limitations.
- Work with HR to ensure shifts are staffed appropriately. Review schedule and make necessary adjustments.
- Check raw material availability and stock accordingly.
- Report any improvements that need to be made to meet production standards, safety standards, and product quality standards.
- Work closely with safety, training, quality, and R&D departments to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
- Mentor team members to be motivated and engaged regarding achievement of efficiency and quality targets.
- Acts as a Change Agent by modeling desired behaviors, promoting two-way communication, sharing best practices, serving as first point of conflict resolution on process questions, and cultivating a culture of feedback between team members and management.
- Provides direction, development, and leadership to team members. Trains, evaluates, and disciplines team members.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree required.
- MS and / or Registered as a Professional Engineer a major plus.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant management experience within chemicals, petrochemicals, or a closely related industry required.
- Lean Manufacturing and / or Six Sigma experience a major plus.
- Knowledge of HSE regulations for jurisdiction. Process Safety Management (PSM) experience a major plus.
- Demonstrated project management and process improvement management.
- Detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.
- Microsoft Office including Advanced Excel skills.
- Must be able to maintain collaborative working relationships with plant staff, production supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel.