Ironwood Plant Manager

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Plant ManagerIronwood (Portage WI)

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role oversees the safe ethical and efficient operation of the chemical manufacturing facility to ensure customers receive quality products on time. The Plant Manager will engage employees to improve efficiency lower costs and build a culture of continuous partnership with the site team and resources across the company this position will lead capital projects that strengthen health safety and sustainability address infrastructure needs reduce costs support new product development and expand capacity to meet business demand. Based at the Encapsys site in Portage Wisconsin near Madison this position reports to the Director of Operations for Encapsys. The Plant Manager provides leadership for approximately 10 managers including 4 direct reports and 75 site employees. Portions of the plant operate on a 24/7 schedule while other areas run 24 hours a day 5 days a week with occasional weekend production. The site is currently undergoing a capital expansion project and requires strong leadership to support this growth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in representing the company

• Maintain high standards in safety industrial hygiene environmental stewardship and quality

• Foster a culture of safety and teamwork through employee engagement

• Ensure compliance with all local state and federal environmental requirements while advancing sustainability efforts

• Ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer quality requirements

• Leverage resources to continuously improve safety sustainability quality delivery cost and operational efficiency

• Implement a Daily Management System to track and report key operational KPIs and review them as needed with business and division leadership

• Support the strategic plans and objectives of the businesses the plant serves

• Develop processes to scale and implement new products

• Manage labor relations in accordance with company policies

• Maintain inventory within established limits to support short-term and seasonal demand

• Prepare and maintain records needed to manage and control operations

• Hire train and adjust staffing as needed to meet sales demand within budget and standard cost targets

• Provide strong leadership to direct reports through performance management timely feedback and recognition coaching performance reviews salary planning career development discussions and relationship-building that drives engagement and results

• Key Experience includes:

• • Plant leadership of a manufacturing organization preferably in the chemical industry
  • Process improvement and engineering
  • Capital project management
  • Process Safety Management
  • Talent acquisition and development

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelorsdegree in Chemical Engineering

• 10 years of experience leading managers and hourly employees in a chemical or similar manufacturing environment

• Project management experience involving the installation of new equipment such as reactors and systems within an existing facility using capital expenditure funding

• Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 5S Operational Excellence safety and continuous improvement practices

• Ability to read analyze and interpret business publications technical procedures and government regulations

• Excellent communication and active listening skills

• Strong leadership skills supported by excellent communication strategic planning organization and problem-solving abilities

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate data from multiple sources make informed decisions align teams with strategic goals and apply financial acumen to improve material usage plant costs and volume management

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Working knowledge of ISO Quality and Environmental Standards

• 6 Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering

• Experience working in PSM regulated facilities

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