What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Hydrite?
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PLANT MANAGER - Greenville, SC Area
Hydrite is Expanding – Plant Manager Opportunity in South Carolina
Hydrite is actively exploring the exciting possibility of expanding our operations with a new greenfield facility in South Carolina. As part of this strategic consideration, we are seeking interest from experienced operations leaders with engineering skillsets for a potential Plant Manager role. If you're energized by the opportunity to lead in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, we invite you to explore this potential role with us.
Position Overview
The Plant Manager is a pivotal leader, responsible for overseeing site operations and ensuring the strategic alignment of production activities with Hydrite’s strategic goals. This role demands exceptional leadership, a forward-thinking approach, and a proven ability to manage complex challenges within a manufacturing environment. This position would play a critical role in shaping the foundation of a new site—building operational excellence, safety culture, and innovation from the ground up.
Primary Responsibilities
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
Benefits
- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $500 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
PLANT MANAGER - Greenville, SC Area
Hydrite is Expanding – Plant Manager Opportunity in South Carolina
Hydrite is actively exploring the exciting possibility of expanding our operations with a new greenfield facility in South Carolina. As part of this strategic consideration, we are seeking interest from experienced operations leaders with engineering skillsets for a potential Plant Manager role. If you're energized by the opportunity to lead in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, we invite you to explore this potential role with us.
Position Overview
The Plant Manager is a pivotal leader, responsible for overseeing site operations and ensuring the strategic alignment of production activities with Hydrite’s strategic goals. This role demands exceptional leadership, a forward-thinking approach, and a proven ability to manage complex challenges within a manufacturing environment. This position would play a critical role in shaping the foundation of a new site—building operational excellence, safety culture, and innovation from the ground up.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, construction, and commissioning of a new greenfield manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with Hydrite’s operational standards, safety protocols, and long-term strategic goals.
- Oversee cross-functional teams and contractors throughout the site development lifecycle, from initial design and infrastructure build-out to equipment installation, testing, and full-scale production launch.
- Develop and implement long-term operational strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Oversee the execution of production schedules, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer requirements
- Analyze and optimize production processes through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure strict compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all site functions
- Lead, mentor, and inspire plant management teams to achieve high performance and professional growth
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across the workforce
- Manage the plant’s budget with a focus on cost control, resource allocation, and financial performance
- Drive continuous improvement programs aimed at optimizing operational processes and reducing waste
- Oversee maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and plant uptime
- Develop and oversee Process Engineering activities and personnel to maximize system performance
- Collaborate with Commercial and Project Engineering teams to identify and execute site’s growth projects, capital management, and construction management strategies
- Communicate and present site objectives, activities, metrics, and progress to members of company Sr. Leadership teams.
- Lead site’s Emergency Response Protocols and participate as an Incident Commander or Responder if necessary.
- Participate in training for purposes such as understanding site operations, staying knowledgeable and current on relevant regulations, enhancing leadership skills, or other relevant reasons.
- Participate in or lead Regulatory, Safety, Quality, and Customer audits.
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field required (Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred)
- Minimum of ten years of chemical production experience required.
- Minimum of five years of chemical production management experience required.
- Continuous process supervision and 24/7 Operations experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
- Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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