Monolith is excited to announce its search for a Plant Manager.

At Monolith we apply scientific principles, engineering practices, and a lot of hard work to solve real problems that have a global impact. We use sophisticated analysis methods, advanced manufacturing techniques, and often even our hands to build first-of-its-kind technologies. We do not compromise on safety, quality, or performance. If you want to solve tough problems, build real things, and have a big impact then you should join us.

Your Role:

The Plant Managerleads and organizes all aspects of plant operations including workforce, receiving, production, maintenance, warehouse and shipping, safety and environmental, quality control, waste reduction, improvements, and capital expenditures, to make sure the plant runs smoothly, efficiently and reliably. 

You Will:

• Model Monolith core values in actions and words to foster a culture of excellence

• Ensure a well-trained and motivated staff

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility

• Keep in touch with various departments of the organization to ensure the overall objectives of the organization are achieved

• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant plant

• Champion safety culture

• Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment

• Establish and maintain a positive community relationship

• Ensure product being manufactured meets the company’s standards, policies and practices, and meets the customer’s expectations

• Prepare short- and long-term plans to increase the efficiency and profitability of the plant

• Establish plant policies and procedures

• Establish plant annual budget planning and execution

• Establish and maintain plant periodic financial forecasts 

• Conduct employee performance reviews

• Maintain Inventory levels and control the flow of product

• Allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals

• Build a cooperative environment between operations and technology groups to validate and commercialize the Monolith technology

• Communicate with research and development as well as management to develop new product strategies

• Analyze data and present findings in written reports to the management

• Liaising with customers, suppliers, contractors, and relevant authorities

• Other duties as assigned

• Perform other duties as needed

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field

• Experience as a Plant Manager in the Chemical and/or Petrochemical industry

• Preferred 3-7 years in a plant leadership role or 10  years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility including best practices in both managerial and manufacturing areas

• Strong leadership, organizational, team building and coaching skills, and cross-functional organizational effectiveness

• Experience implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc. to drive improvements

• Experience and broad understanding of safety systems and environmental regulations enforcement

• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs

You Are:

• Organized: Ability to intelligently categorize information in a method that is intuitive to others
• Reliable: Consistent delivery on timelines
• Collaborative: Communicates well with team members 
• Cogent: Efficiently explain research to the other members of the team
• Coachable: Willing to accept feedback and learn from experience
• Resilient: Perform well under pressure with a low ego that thrives on the team's success
• Inquisitive: Willingness and desire to learn
• Creative: Problem solver who challenges previous assumptions and methods to continuously improve and solve challenges; relentlessly pursues a better solution
• Adaptable: Demonstrated ability to adapt and change in a dynamic and evolving environment with grit, passion and perseverance
• Committed to our values:
  • Safety matters most
  • Think like a team
  • Solve the impossible, embrace reality
  • People make the difference
  • Decisions drive results
  • Generosity of spirit
  • Enjoy the ride

Work Environment

Office and production site.

Travel

This position is based in Hallam, Nebraska at our OC-1 plant and will require occasional travel to our other Monolith locations. Travel may be required up to 10%.