Plant Manager

Lean Focus; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Long-term incentives

Competitive base salary

Job summary

A leading manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Plant Manager in Gulfport, MS. The role involves overseeing all operations in a large manufacturing facility, driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma, and ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and over 15 years of leadership experience in high hazard processes. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in operations with leadership roles.
• Experience with high hazard processes in a global manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a large manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Champion continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership in operations

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Communication skills

Process Safety Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Job description

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JOB LOCATION: Gulfport, MS

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Position Overview

The Plant Manager is accountable for the overall performance of the manufacturing site, and responsible for providing leadership to enable the site teams to execute operations strategy to meet the needs of the business and customers. This involves leveraging knowledge of industry best practices, driving continuous improvement, orchestrating change management, financial analysis/management and collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., Business, R&D, legal, Procurement) to identify and remove barriers to site and business performance and profitability, and enable a best-in-class service experience for customers. The successful candidate must be familiar with High Hazard processes and robust Process Safety Management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages overall operation and all aspects of a large manufacturing facility including production, maintenance, technology, and other manufacturing units/functions
• Responsible for safety, environmental, security, quality control, accounting, distribution, human resources and spending activities
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures and safety standards
• Foster a culture where people are engaged, thriving, and delivering to their full capability with a high degree of ownership
• Deliver on a complex budget with multiple production areas and tenants
• Champions continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and drives year-over-year improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, capacity and cost to meet the needs of the customers and the business
• Sets expectations and work environment standards necessary for successful operation.
• Ensures appropriate personnel planning, staffing, and performance management and develops talent to enable successful continuity of Site performance
• Training on and implementing key Lean manufacturing principles including Visual Management, structured problem solving, inventory management, and overall process improvement

Education and Experience

• Degree in an Engineering discipline required (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in operations with leadership experience in a global manufacturing organization with high hazard processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced environment built upon a Lean operating philosophy
• Must have management experience with batch and continuous processes and leading critical functions within operations (ex. EHS, production, maintenance, continuous improvement, technical and supply chain)
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed organization
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to EHS development and compliance
• Ability to translate business direction to organizational actions through inspiring team and personal goals at all levels of the organization
• Experience with high hazard process operations and process safety management

Compensation

• Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary and an annual performance bonus, long term incentives, and other benefits and perquisites.

About Us

Lean Focus LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

At Lean Focus, we help businesses overcome their biggest challenges by transforming them for the better, and for the long-term. A "who's who" of global leaders in every industry, our clients include some of the world's most respected brands and several members of the Fortune 1000.