Plant Manager: Safety-Driven Chemical Operations Leader

Arkema Inc; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Birdsboro, PA is seeking a Plant Manager with a proven track record in change management, people leadership, and continuous improvement.

The PM will have direct responsibility for the Birdsboro plant, managing a union team and a P/L portfolio including $120M RAV, $12M RPE, and $75M+ annual variable costs. The role leads operations, maintenance, HR, engineering, accounting, purchasing, quality, and labs; the PM ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive manufacturing experience in plant operations, process design, and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Environment: ensure compliance with Arkema guidance and regulations and foster a safety culture.
• Operations: maintain safe procedures, mechanical integrity, meet S&OP demand, and provide training for safe operations.
• Human Resources: collaborate with site HR on hiring, promotions, and communications.
• Financial: prepare and monitor budgets (fixed, variable, capex) and ensure targets are met.
• Others: communicate with internal/external stakeholders and mentor plant personnel to improve performance.

Skills

Change management

People leadership

Continuous improvement

P/L management

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Arkema Inc. in Birdsboro, PA is seeking a Plant Manager with a proven track record in change management, people leadership, and continuous improvement.

The PM will have direct responsibility for the Birdsboro plant, managing a union team and a P/L portfolio including $120M RAV, $12M RPE, and $75M+ annual variable costs. The role leads operations, maintenance, HR, engineering, accounting, purchasing, quality, and labs; the PM ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service while