Chemical Plant Manager

*Job Summary:*

Direct management of an FDA cGMP Polymer Bulk Manufacturing and Unit Packaging facility.
This includes overseeing production maintenance warehouse quality assurance operational
excellence processes quality control and safety processes. Responsibilities also encompass
extended planning for capital projects maintaining weekly/monthly reporting and close
collaboration with EHS and Quality.
*Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*

Oversee daytoday operations including safety production quality and profitability.

Establish and achieve weekly/monthly goals measured by KPIs.
Implement organizational policies processes and procedures.
Motivate train develop and supervise all production associates.
Maintain workplace organization and housekeeping.
Drive continuous improvement Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Initiate and implement capital projects.
Support company growth initiatives and targets.
Maintain strict compliance with standard work and standard operating procedures.
*Operational Excellence/Lean:*

Manage support and achieve Operational Excellence/lean goals and initiatives.
Lead the team in a continuous improvement work environment.
Support quality teams and management with OE initiatives actively suggesting improvement
opportunities.

*Qualifications: *

*Education & Experience: *

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Chemistry or related field preferred.
Advanced degree is helpful.
10 years of Chemical or Pharma Plant Manager Experience
*Knowledge Skills & Abilities: *

Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety practices.
Understanding of complex chemical processes pharma manufacturing guidelines high
technical/analytical knowledge and strong mechanical skills.
Ability to manage a highpaced workplace apply a plan organize responsibilities prioritize
requirements while managing resources.
Provide highlevel troubleshooting and implement corrective actions.
Highly responsive and provide quick support for 24hour operations.
Ability to handle multiple competing/conflicting priorities.
Champion of continuous improvement in all plant areas.
Ability to interface with customers host plant visits and facilitate plant presentations.
Support commercial team discussions vet new opportunities objectively and analyze and
communicate business benefit/risk probability equipment capability storage cost and staffing
needs.
Participate in NPPD Stage gate to commercialization process.
Understand and manage the annual operating plan based on the business strategy using it as
the foundation for hoshin planning and meeting objectives.
Manage plant expense budgets with appropriate accounting information and support.
Develop short and longterm cost containment/reduction strategies.
Understand Order to Cash Process focused on OOR and OTIF.
Act as a gatekeeper accepting and executing projects with effective project management
skills.

Demonstrated success in managing multiple crossfunctional projects.
Ability to lead people effectively building and sustaining relationships at all levels and
promoting a highperformance organization.
Strong use of rewards and recognition programs.
Superior communication skills required.
*Travel: *

Primarily local during the business day.
Some outofthearea and overnight travel may be expected.
*Working Conditions: *

Primarily responsible for daytoday operations at our Lafayette Site.
Work Hours: 40 plus hrs a week available for afterhours support by phone for emergencies.