Facility General Manager Tuscola

Cabot Corporation•Tuscola, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Facility General Manager for its Tuscola, Illinois location. This role involves managing the manufacturing facility, production, and all other cross-functional activities. The Facility General Manager (FGM) is a key player in developing the team and technology to ensure the site's success for the coming decades. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with enthusiasm and vision for strategic, long-term site development, a passion for people development, a strong commitment to personal and process safety, and a solid understanding of Lean principles. The company is looking for a positive, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for building relationships, a drive to win, integrity, curiosity, and a desire to learn and mentor others. Interest in technology and sustainable business is also valued.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and safety procedures.
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement process and techniques.
Strong focus on safety and environmental concerns.
In-depth understanding of how plant integrates with Cabot’s manufacturing goals.
Comprehensive knowledge of Cabot’s business and industry.
Ability to organize and manage diverse and multiple resources, including budgets.
Analytical skills to evaluate a variety of dynamic and complex situations requiring innovative solutions.
Leadership skills to motivate and lead cross-functional staff.
Ability to deal with external contacts and community as needed.
May require negotiations with government agencies and other entities.
Bachelor/University Degree, preferably in a technical discipline.
10+ years manufacturing experience, including prior people/budget management experience.

Responsibilities

Ensures safe production of products that meet customers’ needs for quality and quantity.
Manages activities of plant’s cross-functional staff and ensures compliance with all company and external standards/regulations for Manufacturing, Sales, SH&E, Finance, Quality, HR, and Community Affairs.
Develops a culture where all employees pursue continuous improvement.
Ensures improvement of process capability / reliability, resulting in less process variability and reduction in generation of off-quality material.
Ensures safe, reliable and cost effective manufacturing of standard recipe products.
Ensures that the appropriate management of change process is followed for recipe modification.
Effectively manages local measurement capability, resulting in desired levels of measurement error for expected testing of Cabot products.
Demonstrates commitment to effective Human Resource processes and effectively promotes the necessity of excellence in these activities throughout the site.
Establishes and implements local initiatives that enhance effective utilization of plant assets through prudent management of fixed and variable costs.
Ensures long-term integrity and fit for purpose of all facility assets.
Efficiently manages capital budget through use of the capital management system.
Plans and monitors departmental budgets and expenditures to meet financial cost targets and objectives established through formal planning processes.
Leads community outreach that includes development, implementation, and participation in a facility plan consistent with our neighbor’s choice of philosophy.
Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.
Effectively practices Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, direct as well as matrix reports, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.