Plant Manager I - US

Chemtrade•Catawba, SC

2d•$85,327 - $98,460•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager manages all aspects of facility operations and is the top management position at the site. The role is accountable for safe facility operations, environmental compliance, plant performance objectives, product quality, expenditures, and budget. The manager oversees activities such as manufacturing and maintenance through direct reports, and coordinates quality, EHS, and engineering work with the site Quality Manager, EHS supervisor, and Engineering group representative. The position also supports customer satisfaction by helping ensure on-time product delivery, working with Logistics and Customer Service as needed, and manages the site CAPEX program. The Plant Manager leads day-to-day production of safe, quality products; provides plant-wide guidance and direction; ensures appropriate staffing; and drives continuous improvement and cost reduction. The role represents the site in safety, environmental, quality, and customer matters, prepares operational and spending plans and reports, and supports employee training and career planning. Hands-on operator or maintenance work may be required when needed. The position is based in Catawba, South Carolina, and is scheduled Monday through Friday for a 40-hour work week. Travel of 0–5% is required, primarily within the region for coverage and for manufacturing department functions.

Requirements

Demonstrated hands-on experience in chemical plant operations and maintenance.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to act independently and on one's own initiative.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Ability to travel 0–5%, primarily within the region for vacation or sickness coverage and to attend manufacturing department functions as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Five or more years of experience in a related management position.

Responsibilities

Manage the site's day-to-day activities to produce safe, quality products.
Perform hands-on operator or maintenance duties when required, such as making batches, loading trucks, or repairing equipment.
Provide motivation, guidance, and direction for plant activities; approve spending and other actions; and ensure proper plant staffing.
Ensure product quality and deliveries meet customer requirements, provide technical support to customers as needed, and assist other plant locations when possible.
Drive continuous improvement and projects that support value addition and cost reduction.
Manage site safety performance, conduct daily plant walks and periodic work audits, and ensure policies, standards, and procedures are followed.
Serve as management representative for the site's Responsible Care program; ensure timely EHS incident reporting, investigation, corrective action, and closure of IMS action items.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and assist with site-specific safety and maintenance procedures.
Represent the site in customer and quality audits; support quality investigations and corrective actions; maintain required ISO records and ensure compliance with ISO and NSF requirements.
Prepare periodic and weekly performance reports, annual production plans, maintenance and outage plans, and capital and period-cost spending plans; present reports at periodic meetings.
Coordinate with sales and marketing to align site goals with business goals.
Support direct reports' career planning and training, maintain site personnel continuity plans, and perform other duties as directed by the Regional Manager.
Interface with Chemtrade personnel on safety, EHS audits, and EHS issues, and with customers, regulators, and Chemtrade personnel on quality audits and issues.