Manager, Plant II

Summary

The Manager, Plant II is a highly specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker International’s overall business performance through the operation of the plant; ensuring safety, production, quality and capital efficiency goals are met. This role requires adequate knowledge of business and management principles such as budgeting, strategic planning, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Reports to operations and executive management as required.
• Responsible for plant costs and initiates corrective action if needed.
• Reviews and directs all aspects of the plant quality system.
• Controls inventories of supplies, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Directs plant safety programs.
• Develops and assigns duties/responsibilities to the plant management team.
• Assesses and reviews performance and provides training to the plant management team.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or Science, preferably Chemical or Mechanical.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years refractory experience, including operations, service, supervisory, and management functions.
• Interpersonal skills for dealing with employees and customers, and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of refractory materials, products, and operations; Department of Labor and Environmental regulations; ASTM standards; ISO 9000 standards; and Quality Assurance principles.
• Computer operation skills (MS Office, QAD accounting system or similar product).

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: More than two‑thirds of the time reaching; one‑third to two‑thirds standing, sitting, speaking/hearing; less than one‑third walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, tasting/smelling.
• Lifting: Up to 100 pounds, less than one‑third of the time.
• Vision: Accurate close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.
• Environment: One‑third to two‑thirds of the time in an office setting; less than one‑third working near moving technical parts, in high or precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, or extreme heat.
• Noise: Exposure to moderate noise.