Plant Manager at FPC of Decatur

Must have leadership experience within a chemical operation or closely related industry.

Position: Plant Manager
Direct Reports: Leadership Team
Reports To: Corporate Director, Manufacturing
Salary Range: $150k to $165k
Bonus: 15% annual bonus
Relocation: Yes

Job Responsibilities: The Plant Manager directs the overall plant activities for production, safety, maintenance, quality, and all other related activities. Responsible for establishing and delivering objectives for the plant including: safety, quality, cost, production standards, employee engagement and service/delivery. Drive plant and corporate goals and objectives. Ensure all support activities are delivered at required levels including: inventory management, scheduling, maintenance, shipping, facilities, engineering, human resources, and customer relations.

• Communicate all responsibilities and expectations to production team.
• Oversee and coordinate on-going training and compliance of team members.
• Organize and conduct shift meetings.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Perform and document disciplinary actions for policy/procedure infractions.
• Audit plant for compliance to all policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure the quality of all products by managing and overseeing quality check.
• Verify that all product checks are completed on schedule to meet acceptable quality standards.
• Review customer returns and provide corrective actions.
• Ensure all lines are being maintained and functioning properly.
• Ensure continuous operation of lines, minimizing downtime. Provide downtime analysis.
• Plan and schedule appropriate and necessary preventative maintenance.
• Review daily production and scrap numbers. Maintain production within scrap limitations.
• Work with HR to ensure shifts are staffed appropriately. Review schedule and make necessary adjustments.
• Check raw material availability and stock accordingly.
• Report any improvements that need to be made to meet production standards, safety standards, and product quality standards.
• Work closely with safety, training, quality, and R&D departments to drive a culture of continuous improvement.                                    
• Mentor team members to be motivated and engaged regarding achievement of efficiency and quality targets.
• Acts as a Change Agent by modeling desired behaviors, promoting two-way communication, sharing best practices, serving as first point of conflict resolution on process questions, and cultivating a culture of feedback between team members and management.
• Provides direction, development, and leadership to team members. Trains, evaluates, and disciplines team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree required.
• MS and/or Registered as a Professional Engineer a major plus.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant management experience within chemicals, petrochemicals, or a closely related industry required.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience a major plus.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations for jurisdiction. Process Safety Management (PSM) experience a major plus.
• Demonstrated project management and process improvement management.
• Detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.
• Microsoft Office including Advanced Excel skills.
• Must be able to maintain collaborative working relationships with plant staff, production supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel.