Work Schedule: Flexible; manager determines schedule. On-call for plant emergencies.
Travel: Minimal, 1-6 times/year
Position eligible for sponsorship? No
Relocation? Possibly
Position Overview:
The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing a cryogenic Air Separation Unit (ASU). This role encompasses overseeing all manufacturing, safety, training, personnel, maintenance, and other necessary activities to ensure high quality of product and customer satisfaction. The manager will operate and maintain the facility safely and reliably by complying with regulatory requirements, developing and leading personnel, managing costs effectively, and enhancing skills and competencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain the facility in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Develop and lead personnel while maintaining training and documentation.
- Implement and adhere to the Management of Change procedure.
- Make informed plant and process decisions and perform troubleshooting.
- Execute predictive and preventive maintenance to eliminate operational failures.
- Lead safety initiatives aiming for a Zero Accidents workplace.
- Develop annual individual development plans and provide coaching for performance improvement.
- Monitor and optimize operating costs within the authorized budget.
- Participate in the Capital Planning and Yearly Expense Budgeting Process.
- Continuously improve efficiency and availability indicators.
Day to Day:
- Manage a team of 17, predominantly hourly operators and technicians.
- Report to the Central Zone Production Director.
- Ensure daily use of PPE including high visibility gear, eye protection, hard hats, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, gas detection equipment, and gloves as necessary.
Interactions:
- Zone Director
- VP
- Maintenance/Reliability Group
- Logistics Group
Qualifications:
- Strong critical soft skills: emotional intelligence, leadership, communication, sense of urgency.
- Experience in continuous chemical process settings.
- Experience with full P&L responsibilities of a plant.
- Familiarity with P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
Interview Process:
1. Virtual interview with hiring manager and outgoing plant manager.
2. Virtual interview with Human Resources Director.
3. Site visit with hiring manager and former plant manager.
Targeted Companies/Industries/Schools:
- Competitors
- Chemical companies
- Refineries
Target Start Date:
ASAP (Realistically, by the first of February after interviews/pre-employment screens)
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Vacation and sick time
- Floating holidays and paid holidays
- Progressive parental leave: 14 weeks of leave for birth mothers at 100% pay, and up to 2 weeks for other eligible associates.
- 401(k) plan with company matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for employees' dependents
- Scholarship Program for dependent children
Note: All communication regarding this role should go through the recruiter.