Senior Plant Operations Leader (Lean & Growth)

Westlake Chemical; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Plant Manager to direct manufacturing operations at our Florida plant, aligning with company goals and budgets.

You will lead planning, layout, and strategies to meet goals while building a data-driven culture and ensuring safety and compliance. The role requires a technical bachelor's degree and 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, with lean experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field.
• At least 10 years in management of manufacturing operations.
• Lean manufacturing experience (Six Sigma or Kaizen) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, planning, and assist in directing manufacturing activities, personnel, and projects.
• Responsible for planning and directing the layout of equipment, workflow, processing methods, and workforce utilization.
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies to meet plant and company goals within agreed upon budgets and timeframes.
• Develop programs and strategies to optimize operations and increase production.
• Develop supervisory and managerial staff.
• Develop a data driven culture to make logical and timely decisions.
• Serve as liaison between manufacturing and other departments to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development.
• Work with Continuous Improvement team to carry out lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with sales department and product development department to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Visit/call suppliers and vendors to obtain information regarding manufacturing activities and projects.
• Develop Plant Operating and Capital Budgets based on current and future market demand.
• Administer company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees and ensure that employees follow established safety rules to ensure the goal of zero injuries.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Talent development

Financial report analysis

Report writing

Problem solving

Instructions interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or related field

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Plant Manager to direct manufacturing operations at our Florida plant, aligning with company goals and budgets.

You will lead planning, layout, and strategies to meet goals while building a data-driven culture and ensuring safety and compliance. The role requires a technical bachelor's degree and 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, with lean experience preferred.