Plant Operations Manager 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

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