Plant Manager

We are a high-performance chemical manufacturing facility specializing in the production of acrylamide and its derivatives, serving critical industries such as water treatment, paper manufacturing, mining, and oil & gas. Our operation is rooted in safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As we expand our capabilities and capacity, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Plant Manager to lead our site operations and drive excellence across safety, production, maintenance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage operational schedules and staffing plans, aligning production targets with business objectives and ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas to enhance process efficiency, increase yield, reduce waste, improve energy utilization, and lower overall operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with all Process Safety Management (PSM), Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and OSHA regulations, fostering a culture of safety and accountability across the plant.
• Lead root cause investigations for process upsets, deviations, safety incidents, or quality non-conformances; oversee corrective and preventive action implementation and effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, procurement, logistics, and quality assurance teams to ensure smooth plant operations, consistent product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Own plant performance metrics, including throughput, downtime, labor productivity, quality KPIs, and environmental compliance, reporting regularly to senior leadership.
• Oversee capital projects from conception through implementation-including process design reviews, equipment specification, vendor coordination, installation, and commissioning.
• Review and maintain critical plant documentation, including P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and training materials.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits, serving as the primary site contact and ensuring plant readiness at all times.
• Mentor, develop, and manage plant personnel, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on accountability, safety, and professional development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting efforts to support capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and operational resilience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field (Master's a plus).
• 8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing; acrylamide or monomer production experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous and batch processing, chiller equipment, heat exchangers, pumps, and reactors.
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC control systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience with PHA/HAZOP, MOC processes, and PSM compliance is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.