Plant Manager

Role Summary

This position will manage and continuously improve all manufacturing and logistics processes at assigned plant. Continuously improving customer satisfaction through improvement of on-time delivery, reduction of customer complaints and consistency of product quality. Reduce the total delivered cost of goods through reduction of non-conforming products, increased process reliability and increased productivity. Manage, direct and implement operations strategies to ensure the achievement of Pilot Chemical’s short- and long-term goals and policies. Support and foster business policies and objectives, while ensuring a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for all regulatory compliance issues (i.e., EPA, OSHA, etc.) and the on-time delivery of products that meet or exceed customer’s requirements.
• Serves as PQMR, per ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
• Fiscal responsibility for payroll and operating expenses (Includes repairs and maintenance, production supplies and services and utilities).
• Responsible for asset management and raw material conversion efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with the Responsible Care Management System® including the establishment of policies and procedures, assigning responsibilities and tracking progress.

Required Competencies

• Minimum of a BS degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of professional experience, this includes at least 3 years of management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven “hands on” personnel management skills that include measuring, improving and rewarding subordinate performance and leading, instructing and training.
• Proven verbal and written communications skills.
• Successful record of progressive employee disciplinary actions.
• Team player with proven superior, subordinate, interdepartmental and peer relationship skills.
• Proven planning, budgeting, accounting and cost management skills.
• Demonstrated belief in continuous improvement.
• Due to safety sensitive nature of job, must pass regular & routine chemical dependency testing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance issues.
• Personal Computer skills with MS Word and Excel experience.

Recommended Competencies

• Advanced course work in chemistry, engineering, business and/or accounting with chemical industry experience.
• Strong background in SPC, SQC, ISO 9001, Total Quality Management, and/or other quality management techniques.
• Certification in supervisory training and/or internal/external auditing.
• Successful experience in large (over $1 million) capital project management.
• ERP system experience

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