Plant Manager

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry or related discipline required
Minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience, including years in the chemicals or related industry (coatings experience strongly preferred)
Minimum of 10 years leadership background
Knowledge and experience managing a site Process Safety Management (PSM)
Strong communication and influencing skills required to effectively enact change management and implement followed by lead new initiatives and programs
Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing principles, kaizen methodology and productions systems
Data-driven mindset yet able to implement solutions at an appropriately urgent pace
Strong financial and analytical skills to develop and implement a strategy to maximize productivity and profitability
Strong chemical batch processing knowledge in a lean environment with high customization amongst products
Proven success gathering and reporting business data and key performance indicators
Able to adeptly operate in a matrixed reporting structure

Responsible for all plant operations and facilities at the site
Direct-line responsibility for six (6) direct reports and over 100+ indirect reports
Full accountability for all aspects of an integrated coatings facility including production, warehousing, maintenance, process engineering, quality control, and safety
Full accountability for all local site regulatory matters
Inculcate a continuous improvement mindset that drives improvements in quality, cost, delivery, and inventory on a daily basis
Provide strong leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, EH&S and Engineering functions, and build capabilities around these areas
Manage the operations budget through continuous productivity improvement and quality control
Bring operational excellence and discipline to the site and execute AOE strategy
Create and manage operational and capital budgets