Plant Manager
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Must have leadership experience within a chemical operation or closely related industry. 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.