Manager, Plant II

HarbisonWalker International; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International seeks a Manager, Plant II to lead daily plant operations, ensure safety, quality and cost targets, and drive capital efficiency. This role requires strong knowledge of business and management principles, including budgeting and strategic planning.

The successful candidate will hold a BS in Engineering or Science (Chemical/Mechanical preferred), 5–7 years of refractory operations/management, strong interpersonal and mechanical aptitude, and experience with ISO 9000

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. in Engineering or Science, preferably Chemical or Mechanical.
• Requires 5–7 years refractory experience including operations, service, supervisory and management functions.
• Requires interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and customers, mechanical aptitude.
• Requires knowledge of refractory materials, products, and operations, DOL and Environmental regulations, ISO 9000 standards, and Quality Assurance principles.
• Requires computer operation skills (MS Office, QAD accounting system or similar product).

Responsibilities

• Reports to operations and executive management as required.
• Responsible for plant costs and initiates corrective action if needed.
• Reviews and directs all aspects of plant quality system.
• Controls inventories of supplies, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Directs plant safety programs.
• Develops and assigns duties / responsibilities to plant management team.
• Assesses and reviews performance and provides training to plant management team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Budgeting knowledge

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Science (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

MS Office

QAD

Job description

Job Description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as a Manager, Plant II.

Job Description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as a Manager, Plant II.

Summary

The Manager, Plant II is a highly specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance through the overall operation of the plant; ensuring safety, production, quality and capital efficiency goals are met. This role is responsible for having adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, etc).

Responsibilities

• Reports to operations and executive management as required
• Responsible for plant costs and initiates corrective action if needed
• Reviews and directs all aspects of plant quality system
• Controls inventories of supplies, raw materials, and finished goods
• Directs plant safety programs
• Develops and assigns duties / responsibilities to plant management team
• Assesses and reviews performance and provides training to plant management team

Requirements

• Requires B.S. in Engineering or Science, preferably Chemical or Mechanical
• Requires five (5) to seven (7) years refractory experience including operations, service, supervisory and management functions
• Requires interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and customers, mechanical aptitude.
• Requires knowledge of refractory materials, products, and operations, Department of Labor and Environmental regulations, ASTM standards, ISO 9000 standards, and Quality Assurance principles.
• Requires computer operation skills (MS Office, QAD accounting system or similar product

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time reaching; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, sitting, speaking/hearing; and less than 1/3 of time walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/ kneeling/ crouching/crawling, tasting/smelling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving technical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and/or in extreme heat.
• Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.