Plant Manager
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Plant Manager
Huntsman is seeking a Plant Manager to support the PU Americas Region Colombia Cartagena Mfg division located in Cartagena Colombia. This position will report to Sean Forestier.
Job Scope
Responsible for leading the comprehensive operation of the plant ensuring the efficient safe and sustainable execution of the production plan. This role makes strategic decisions related to reformulations order prioritization and resource allocation in coordination with other areas of the company. Additionally it leads improvement and expansion projects and ensures compliance with environmental quality and safety regulations.
In summary as Plant Manager you will be expected to:
- Communicate effectively in advanced English (minimum B2 level) both in writing and speaking to interact with regional and global teams.
- Plan coordinate and oversee production ensuring customer supply inventory management and raw material availability.
- Lead risk analyses for new products technologies and operations.
- Supervise compliance with EHS (Health Safety and Environment) quality standards and corporate regulations.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance calibrations and plant infrastructure.
- Execute and lead expansion automation and process modernization projects.
- Participate in internal and external audits (ISO 9001 ISO 14001 EPA Factory Mutual Responsible Care corporate audits).
- Act as Compliance Officer for OEA (C-TPAT) matters.
- Promote social responsibility activities and relations with external entities (police civil defense industry associations etc.).
- Ensure compliance with production efficiency cost and maintenance KPIs.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Fulfillment of the production plan (tons costs and timelines).
- Control and reduction of fixed and variable costs.
- Compliance with EHS standards and environmental regulations.
- Audits without major non-conformities.
- Operational efficiency of equipment and maintenance turnaround times.
- Progress of expansion and modernization projects.
Qualifications
You must meet the following minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are considered added value to identify top candidates. The candidate must have unrestricted authorization to work with Huntsman in Colombia.
Minimum Qualifications
- Communicate effectively in advanced English (minimum B2 level) both in writing and speaking to interact with regional and global teams.
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical Chemical Engineering or related fields.
- A specialization or postgraduate degree in operations production or quality management is desirable.
- 5 years of leadership experience in industrial or production plants preferably in the chemical sector.
- Experience in implementing EHS programs and personnel management.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of management systems (ISO 9001 ISO 14001) EHS production planning and cost control.
- Experience with maintenance automation and metrology software.
- Proficiency in office tools (Windows Office).
- Skills in leadership decision-making risk management results orientation and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Negotiation skills proactivity innovative thinking and relationship-building
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge in polyurethane (formulation and application).
- Certification or experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Knowledge of national and international environmental regulations.
Work Environment (physical and working conditions):
- Work primarily in an industrial plant with exposure to chemical processes.
- Requires strict compliance with safety standards use of PPE and active participation in HSE programs.
- Possible need for availability outside regular working hours in case of emergencies or audits.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have national or local facilities.
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Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Expense Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Food Processing
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Budgeting
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
About Company
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global chemical manufacturer of differentiated and specialty chemicals serving a diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets.
