Plant Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Enforce and promote the safety of all employees to the highest degree.
• Champion operational disciplines (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, HSE and Facilities)
• Execute operation strategy consistent with the overall business strategy to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with codes, legislation, regulations, guidelines, best practices and company policies
• Identify and lead new process improvement opportunities in the areas of energy, quality, cost, performance, and safety
• Align operations to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Create and deliver accurate reports both verbally and in writing
• Manage departmental budgets and costs as required
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure production schedules satisfy customer needs
• Identify and develop talent for career progression, succession planning, knowledge transfer, and increasing organizational capability
• Foster an ethical work environment with clear values, priorities and standards
• Build company culture by emphasizing authenticity, cooperation, open communication, and the common good
• Exemplify moral standards within the organization and encourage the same of others
• Empower employees to make decisions and take ownership of tasks

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Chemistry, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience
• Five to ten years of managerial experience with budgetary responsibility
• Knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and standards
• Understanding of Regulatory compliance
• Able to use creativity to solve complex problems
• Able to establish positive culture in operations facility and be an effective driver of change
• Able to lead, direct, and positively motivate others
• Able to identify, develop and encourage talent
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

PREFERRED:

• Graduate degree
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment with strong focus on maintenance and plant ops

OTHER:

• Successful completion of background check and drug screening

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Environment includes: Indoor and outdoor work throughout the shift in ambient or above ambient conditions; in close proximity to others; and around moving machinery, heavy equipment, and moving vehicles
• Exposures include hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat/cold
• Physical requirements include climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
• Physical effort/lifting is required up to 50 pounds
• Required to work weekends, nights, and be on-call as needed to support plant production

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.