Plant Manager
Plant Manager
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USALCO is a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment pulp and paper manufacturing the making of catalysts for oil refining the housing market and other sectors. We have an immediate need for a Plant Manager to lead our facility in Houston TX. This role will report directly to the Regional Manager and will oversee all aspects of plant performance including safety quality production maintenance staffing and regulatory compliance. The key responsibilities of the role include:
Operations Management:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the plant ensuring safe reliable and efficient production.
- Manage production scheduling raw material planning and finished goods inventory to meet customer demand.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives in capacity efficiency and uptime.
Safety & Compliance:
- Champion a strong safety culture; ensure full compliance with OSHA EPA Responsible Care and other applicable local state and federal regulations.
- Lead and support incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
- Maintain proper documentation and readiness for audits inspections and regulatory reviews.
People Leadership:
- Hire train and manage plant staff including operators and administrative staff.
- Set clear goals and performance expectations; conduct evaluations and manage professional development.
- Foster a collaborative accountable and high-performance work environment.
Maintenance & Budget:
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Develop and manage the plants operating budget; monitor costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Ensure efficient use of raw materials utilities and labor resources.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 10 years of hands-on Management experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Previous management experience in a specialty chemical heavy industry intensive asset environment with significant processing equipment and material handling or equivalent.
- Demonstrated results-oriented metrics-driven leader with expertise in safety and quality compliance and continuous improvement
Preferred:
- Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing or TPM certification.
- Business acumen to align manufacturing to financial goals and customer needs and expectations.
- Familiarity with ERP and CMMS systems.
- Understanding of ISO or Responsible Care principles.
- Demonstrated experience in championing and leading change across a business including driving Management of Change and Operational Discipline.
- Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Essential Functions:
The ability to:
- Must be dependable flexible and able to respond on short notice to satisfy the requirements of customers.
- Routinely must traverse ladders catwalks and close quarters
- Travel 5-10%
USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
M-F 8-4 pm
Employment Type
Full Time
