Plant Manager

Martin Marietta•Greendale, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to meet site goals in safety, quality, volume, cleanliness, and financial performance. This role involves establishing standard operating procedures, managing production schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing capital and maintenance projects. The Plant Manager also leads the hiring, management, and development of site employees, fostering a positive work culture.

Requirements

Minimum five to eight years’ experience in a high-volume chemical manufacturing or similar facility required.
Prior experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing systems/projects.
Documented and proven experience in complex industrial/mechanical project management.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and report writing skills.
Excellent technical, conceptual, and financial computation skills required.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Advanced computer skills required.
Previous experience working with regulatory agencies.
Previous experience working with architects, contractors, sub-contractors and management of start-up operations.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in installation or retro-fitting of digesters, filter presses, centrifuges and/or fluidized bed dryer operation valued.
Previous bulk chemical storage/transport experience needed.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to meet and maintain goals/objectives for the site including Safety, Quality, Volume, Cleanliness and Financial and establish goals for subordinates.
Responsible for safety and product quality at Greendale bulk salt production facility.
Establish Standard Process including Operating Procedures for efficient training, effective process running, and cost-effectiveness.
Work closely with Supply Chain and Customer Service Groups to determine and prioritize customer needs.
Develop schedules to meet production needs, customer needs, and customer emergency needs.
Ensure the Greendale site meets all Regulatory Agency requirements, working closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering for support.
Develop and execute capital and maintenance projects.
Work with contractors and subcontractors to design, engineer, install and establish process controls of Epsom Salt processes.
Establish goals for Capital Expenditure and Maintenance needs.
Establish financial reporting targets with VP Manufacturing, Finance Team and Operations Manager.
Responsible for the hiring, screening and management of site employees and basic Human Resources functions.
Conduct performance appraisals and employee feedback to promote healthy work team culture and retention of good employees.