Assistant Plant Manager

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join their team in Oklahoma City. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency within a chemical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SHE management and chemical plant operations, alongside proven leadership skills. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, managing production processes, and ensuring the safety of all manufacturing employees. If you are ready to take on a dynamic role that impacts both the team and the business, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SHE management of hazardous chemical plant operations.
• 5 years of direct management experience in a chemical plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SHE standards and manage production quality and costs.
• Lead and develop manufacturing employees while promoting a Responsible Care culture.

Skills

SHE Management

Chemical Plant Operations

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Education

University Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are looking to add an Assistant Plant Manager to our manufacturing team in Oklahoma City, OK. This position will be in person at our plant.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the SHE performance of the Manufacturing department within Bachman Services. This includes Performance in these areas: safety, environmental, process safety management, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and emergency management.
• Responsible for ensuring manufacturing complies with site hazard management strategy to maintain basis of safety for processes on site, and avoidance of major accidents
• Ensures manufacturing complies with site programs and processes that are in place to comply with all relevant SHE standards (Innospec, Government Regulations)
• Achieve the effective promotion of a Responsible Care culture in manufacturing; reinforce the need for individual responsibility and line management accountability.
• Responsible for the safe and effective operation of manufacturing, managing site production, output, quality and costs.
• Involvement in the strategic planning, logistics and development of the Bachman businesses and including new business opportunities
• Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient execution of maintenance within the various plant areas. Have a high knowledge of the various maintenance strategies in achieving Innospec’s manufacturing vision.
• Responsible for all aspects of managing all Manufacturing Employees, including employee training and development.
• Act as principal manufacturing contact with external authorities.
• Participate in site operations management.
• Ensure company and site policies are implemented within manufacturing.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of site management systems: Deliver continuous improvement across the maintenance arena. Deliver Quality in all department activities.
• Provide the leadership necessary to implement dynamic change within the Manufacturing function: Ensure organization structure supports the business needs and is aligned to the company vision. Communicate regularly with staff (written & verbal). Develop staff, promoting teamwork within and between teams.
• Need strong hands on, boots on the ground management style

Requirements:

• University Degree (Chemist / Chemical Engineering) or equivalent with experience
• Proven experience and knowledge in SHE management of a hazardous chemical plant operation
• Substantial experience of chemical plant management: 5 yrs direct management, 10 years in Production.
• Experience of plant and process improvement programs
• An understanding of business systems including Purchasing and Finance