Chemical Plant Operations Manager

Solstice Advanced Materials; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Chemical Plant Operations Manager to drive operational excellence across production, maintenance, quality control, and safety. This role requires 6+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and deep knowledge of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality systems.

You will lead a team of operators and technicians, implement continuous improvement, and partner with cross-functional groups to deliver safe, efficient,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 6+ years of experience managing chemical plant operations.
• Deep knowledge of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality management systems.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of chemical plant operations (production, maintenance, quality control, safety).
• Develop strategies to optimize performance, improve efficiency, and drive excellence.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Provide strategic direction to operators and technicians, fostering high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Process safety

Environmental regulations

Quality management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

As a Chemical Plant Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and shaping the future of our company. With your extensive experience in managing chemical plant operations, you will lead and oversee all aspects of our plant, including production, maintenance, quality control, and safety. Your strategic mindset and ability to optimize plant performance will contribute to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved productivity. Your strong leadership skills will inspire and motivate a team of operators and technicians, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive innovation, implement best practices, and resolve complex operational challenges. Your deep knowledge of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality management systems will ensure compliance and uphold our commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Job Description

As a Chemical Plant Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and shaping the future of our company. With your extensive experience in managing chemical plant operations, you will lead and oversee all aspects of our plant, including production, maintenance, quality control, and safety. Your strategic mindset and ability to optimize plant performance will contribute to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved productivity. Your strong leadership skills will inspire and motivate a team of operators and technicians, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive innovation, implement best practices, and resolve complex operational challenges. Your deep knowledge of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality management systems will ensure compliance and uphold our commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

As a Chemical Plant Operations Manager, you will have a significant impact on the success and growth of our company. By providing strategic leadership and overseeing all aspects of the chemical plant operations, you will drive operational excellence, optimize plant performance, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Your expertise in process safety, efficiency improvement, and innovation will contribute to the overall productivity and profitability of the company. Your ability to inspire and motivate teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and build strong relationships with stakeholders will foster a culture of excellence and drive the company towards achieving its goals.

Join us at Solstice, a global technology leader committed to innovation and sustainability, and be part of shaping the future of technology and manufacturing.

As a people leader at Solstice, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. As a key leader, you will continuously work to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the chemical plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and safety
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize plant performance, improve efficiency, and drive operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and procedures
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to a team of operators and technicians, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to drive innovation, implement best practices, and resolve complex operational challenges

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Proven experience of 6+ years in managing chemical plant operations.
• Deep knowledge of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality management systems.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Strategic mindset and the ability to drive operational excellence.
• Proven experience in leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other process improvement frameworks.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

• employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

The annual base salary range for this position is $179,898- $224,579. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. This position is incentive eligible.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .