Plant Manager/Operations Manager

Job Description

The Plant Manager/Asset Manager role reports to the VP of the organization. Leads safety, technical, operations, maintenance, and quality departments to deliver 24/7 operations in accordance with the Company Safety Principles.

This position has 5 direct reports and 65 site employees (indirect). PSM regulated site. Must have at least 15 years of experience in a petrochemical (or similar) plant leading and managing employees in safe operations.

Will also support and participate in business review/meetings with the commercial department to discuss and align area needs that will enable delivery of product lines via collaboration among Operations, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and other departments as necessary.

Promotes development of concepts, design of experiments, and implementation of best practices to increase plant capacity and reliability or to reduce costs.

Ensures continuous quality control and culture of zero defect.

Assures mechanical integrity inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance in timely completed.

Develops capital program ensuring that project priority, cost and time scale are in line with agreed business objectives. Identify capital investment requirements to meet business objectives. Ensure capital investment programs are on budget and program.

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering (ChE preferred)
• 15+ years Operations or technical experience in a manufacturing environment. Petro-chemical industry experience preferred
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• A strong understanding of a wide range of disciplines/functions (mechanical, electrical, process and control engineering, commissioning, S&OP planning, logistics, and customer service).
• Continuous process

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to influence at all levels, development orientated, and a strong personnel coach
• Self-motivated, and enjoys working in a team environment and with ability to operate with independence and autonomy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels and disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to engage in analytical and strategic thinking and adapt to different situations.
• Prepared to challenge conventional norms and provide alternative solutions.
• Advanced computer skills in spreadsheets, word processing, Power Point and CMMS software
• Knowledgeable of petrochemical industry best practices (Process safety, Safe Work Permitting, etc.)
• Must have a strong, demonstrated commitment to safety

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $189,926.39 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Petro-Chemical: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person