Job description

Plant Manager

The plant manager role exists to provide a single point of contact on all matters that concern the operation of the Ivanhoe, Louisiana manufacturing facility. The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day activities, including production, maintenance, safety, quality, shipping, labor relations, and accounting. He or she also ensures the plant is aligned with the business plan and strategic direction of the company in the short to mid-term.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure that production targets are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements that pertain to safety, financial reporting, environmental protection, and other matters.
• Ensure that plant and process equipment is well-maintained; drive improvements in reliability and support preventative maintenance activities.
• Provide direction to the functional leaders and other subordinates at the plant, including delegating authority and responsibility, assigning work, managing performance, providing training and development opportunities.
• Develop a budget for the plant and ensure conformity with the spending plan, both for operational and capital expenses.
• Manage the supply chain of all in and out-bound shipments, including final products, raw materials, and other items required in the production process.
• Drive continuous improvement with respect to KPIs; stay informed of changes in technology, evaluate new products and processes for their potential applicability to plant operations.
• Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with regulatory agency personnel, local officials, and community interest groups.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required for this position. A degree in engineering, preferably chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
• This position requires at least ten years of experience in chemical manufacturing or refining. This experience may have been gained in positions such as process engineer, production engineer, maintenance manager, operations supervisor, or a similar role.
• At least five years of experience supervising professional, technical, and hourly employees in a manufacturing environment are necessary.
• The ability to build productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the organization is essential.
• The ability to communicate effectively with coworkers at all levels of the organization, from the manufacturing floor to the C Suite is crucial.
• Experience dealing with a labor union and administering a collective bargaining agreement is an advantage.
• Experience managing capital projects is a plus.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Will you require sponsorship to work in the US on an indefinite basis?
• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline?

Experience:

• specialty chemical manufacturing or refining: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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