What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager - Polytec position at Chemtrade?
Job Description
Primary Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Position: Plant Manager
Reports to: General Manager
About This Role And You
Plant Managers are responsible for all aspects of operations at their facility. They ensure the safe operations, environmental compliance, accountable for achievement of plant performance objectives and product quality. Plant Managers also monitors plant expenditures and budgets. The incumbent will oversee some activities (i.e. manufacturing, maintenance) with their direct reports and will manage/direct others (i.e. quality, EHS, engineers) in coordination with the site Quality Manager, EHS supervisor and Engineering group representative. They will also ensure the satisfaction of customers by delivering product on time (working directly or indirectly with Logistics and Customer Service department). The incumbent is also responsible for managing the site CAPEX program. This is the top management position at the facility.
Qualifications
Actively manage the site’s day to day activities in the production of safe, quality products. 55%
Polytec Inc's mission is to provide effective water treatment programs to customers through quality service, products, and technology. Our chemical programs provide our industrial and municipal customers with innovative, custom-designed solutions that help them meet their pretreatment and direct-discharge permit requirements. Polytec maintains a large chemical and transportation network that provides each customer with quick and reliable service.
Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results
At Polytec, we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.
Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its employees.
#chemtrade123
Primary Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Position: Plant Manager
Reports to: General Manager
About This Role And You
Plant Managers are responsible for all aspects of operations at their facility. They ensure the safe operations, environmental compliance, accountable for achievement of plant performance objectives and product quality. Plant Managers also monitors plant expenditures and budgets. The incumbent will oversee some activities (i.e. manufacturing, maintenance) with their direct reports and will manage/direct others (i.e. quality, EHS, engineers) in coordination with the site Quality Manager, EHS supervisor and Engineering group representative. They will also ensure the satisfaction of customers by delivering product on time (working directly or indirectly with Logistics and Customer Service department). The incumbent is also responsible for managing the site CAPEX program. This is the top management position at the facility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred but will consider industry experience
- 5 years’ experience in a related management position preferred.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in chemical plant operations and maintenance required.
- budget management
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to act independently and on own initiative.
- Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SAP)
- 0 - 5% travel required. Primary travel within region to assist with vacation/sickness coverage. Travel for attendance in Manufacturing Department functions as required.
Actively manage the site’s day to day activities in the production of safe, quality products. 55%
- Performs hands on operator and maintenance duties as required – e.g. making batches, loading trucks, repair of equipment, etc.
- Provides motivation, guidance and direction in all plant activities.
- Approves spending and other actions
- Assures product quality meets customers’ requirements
- Assures product deliveries meets customers’ requirements
- Assists at other plant locations when possible
- Provides technical support for customers as required
- Ensures proper staffing of the plant.
- Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the site operations.
- Focus on Continuous Improvement activities/projects to support value-addition and cost reductions.
- Perform routine daily plant walks to monitor activities and safety issues.
- Responsible for the overall safety performance at the site/plant
- Periodically audit work being performed to ensure that all Chemtrade policies, standards and procedures are being followed.
- Serve as the management representative for the site’s Responsible Care program.
- Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and corrective action for EHS incidents.
- Ensure timely closure of IMS action items.
- Assure site compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements
- Assist in the preparation of site specific safety and maintenance procedures.
- Represent the site in customer audits.
- Serve as the management representative for the site’s ISO program.
- Assist in or provide resources for quality investigations.
- Assist in or provide resources for corrective actions.
- Assure plant is maintaining requisite ISO records
- Assure site compliance with ISO and NSF requirements
- Assist in the preparation of site specific quality procedures
- Prepare and present same at periodic meetings.
- Prepare periodic reports on production, spending, reliability, EHS, Capex, etc.
- Prepare weekly performance reports
- Prepare annual production plans.
- Prepare maintenance PM and outage plans.
- Prepare capital and period cost spending plans
- Participate in periodic planning meetings.
- Review production orders and schedules to ensure material (type, quantity and specification) is available for scheduled orders.
- Provide site resources for maintaining a living production and shipping plan that is consistent with the business plans.
- Interface with customer service and customers as needed.
Polytec Inc's mission is to provide effective water treatment programs to customers through quality service, products, and technology. Our chemical programs provide our industrial and municipal customers with innovative, custom-designed solutions that help them meet their pretreatment and direct-discharge permit requirements. Polytec maintains a large chemical and transportation network that provides each customer with quick and reliable service.
Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results
At Polytec, we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.
Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its employees.
#chemtrade123