Plant Manager, Chemicals

Westlake•Longview, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling facility operations at the Longview, Washington site to meet production and product quality goals in a safe, cost effective and environmentally sound manner. The Plant Manager also ensures that company policies are followed and all activities comply with all governmental regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering preferred
Minimum of 10 years operations or related experience with responsibility for unit operation and P&L
Proven previous management experience is required
Knowledge of specific production processes is required
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
Good computer skills with the ability to use standard company software applications

Responsibilities

Directs the management of the following: Comply with Environmental, Safety and Regulatory Responsibilities
Actively demonstrates and supports strong commitment to the company cultural beliefs throughout the site.
Ensures that programs for safety, health, and environmental protection are implemented to protect employees and facilities.
Ensures that annual, credible HSE goals for the site are developed, established and responsible parties are accountable.
Ensures communication of said goals and status updates are done at least annually.
Ensures HSE Key Performance Indicators are in compliance with corporate HSE goals.
Ensures that programs for reducing environmental emissions and unpermitted environmental releases are ongoing and that new installations are designed, installed, and operated in a manner that minimizes environmental emissions and supports all corporate and regulatory requirements.
Ensures the production of quality products to meet sales demand at projected or lower cost, while maintaining environmental and safety standards.
Communicates and interacts with departments to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
Serves as a company representative in union-related meetings and matters, and maintains a positive relationship with the union at the Longview WA site.
Ensures that performance management is embraced to establish goals for work proficiency, attendance, advancement, and to correct deficiencies.
Supports the continued implementation of the Westlake Continuous Improvement Process.
Utilizes shift meetings to keep employees informed on core aims, status of projects, and issues affecting the employees, the community and Westlake.
Ensures technicians and supervisors are trained to operate the plants safely, environmentally sound, and efficiently.
Ensures plant equipment and facilities are maintained to provide reliable operations at the lowest cost.
Ensures utilization of support groups to help solve operating, personnel, and maintenance problems and to acquire materials, supplies, and services to minimize operating cost.
Ensures a reporting system is established and maintained to allow identification, analysis, and deviation of critical operating parameters.
Establish method to correct deviations and process deficiency within the system.
Ensures raw material efficiencies and utility (steam, water, etc.) Consumptions are optimized to maximize operating profit.
Communicates with Business Teams on production issues to insure sound production / sales related decisions.