Plant Manager

Evonik•Tonawanda, NY

About The Position

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and direct site operations to deliver safe, environmentally sound, cost-effective production and shipment of quality products Support business strategy and develop site-level strategies to meet customer needs and community expectations Allocate local resources and set internal priorities to optimize plant profitability and meet market demands Promote a culture of safety, health, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement Drive waste minimization through reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives Ensure compliance with all internal/external standards, including RC14001, ISO9001, FSSC22000, and ISO50001 Set, track, and achieve business goals, objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics Coach and develop line managers and leadership teams Ensure resources to maintain product quality, plant reliability, and sustained capacity Oversee budgets, capital, costs, assets, inventories, and project systems to ensure efficient operations REQUIREMENTS Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Chemical Engineering preferred) Experience in process engineering Proven supervisory/people leadership experience 8–10 years of production/manufacturing management experience Experience working in a union environment preferred; contract negotiation experience preferred COMPENSATION DETAILS Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). Pay Range: $138,200 - $230,300 Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to: Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off plan 401(k) savings plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Tuition Reimbursement The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Jonty Nimola [C] Company is This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Chemical Engineering preferred)
Experience in process engineering
Proven supervisory/people leadership experience
8–10 years of production/manufacturing management experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a union environment preferred; contract negotiation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and direct site operations to deliver safe, environmentally sound, cost-effective production and shipment of quality products
Support business strategy and develop site-level strategies to meet customer needs and community expectations
Allocate local resources and set internal priorities to optimize plant profitability and meet market demands
Promote a culture of safety, health, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement
Drive waste minimization through reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives
Ensure compliance with all internal/external standards, including RC14001, ISO9001, FSSC22000, and ISO50001
Set, track, and achieve business goals, objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics
Coach and develop line managers and leadership teams
Ensure resources to maintain product quality, plant reliability, and sustained capacity
Oversee budgets, capital, costs, assets, inventories, and project systems to ensure efficient operations