Plant Manager, Rock Hill: Lead Safety & Operational Excellence

Huntsman; Red River (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman seeks a Plant Manager for Rock Hill, SC to lead day-to-day operations at the Rock Hill manufacturing complex. You will drive safety, quality, and environmental performance while directing capital projects and a high-performing team.

You will manage budgets, align operations with Huntsman objectives, and implement continuous improvement across safety, productivity, and asset utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Sciences, Business, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant manufacturing, operations, or industrial leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a formal leadership or management role.
• Experience managing plant or facility operations, including safety, production, quality, and maintenance functions.
• Experience managing large operating budgets and financial performance.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and environmentally responsible operation of the Rock Hill facility.
• Ensure compliance with Huntsman standards and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as the site's Ethics and Compliance Officer and promote adherence to Huntsman's Business Conduct Guidelines.
• Manage site security programs and contractor performance.
• Develop and manage the site's annual fixed cost budget.
• Oversee capital projects to ensure they are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Partner with commercial and technical teams to meet production, quality, and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, compliance, productivity, and asset utilization.
• Establish performance objectives for site personnel and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Build and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Business acumen

Communication

Performance management

Change management

Decision making

Prioritization

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Sciences, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Huntsman seeks a Plant Manager for Rock Hill, SC to lead day-to-day operations at the Rock Hill manufacturing complex. You will drive safety, quality, and environmental performance while directing capital projects and a high-performing team.

You will manage budgets, align operations with Huntsman objectives, and implement continuous improvement across safety, productivity, and asset utilization.