Site General Manager - Lean Ops & Safety Leader

Cabot Corporation; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Open feedback culture

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Cabot Corporation Midland facility seeks a Facility General Manager to lead safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of hydrophilic fumed silica. You will set long-term site direction, ensure quality, financial performance, asset stewardship, and people development.

The role drives Lean Management, champions continuous improvement, and represents the site to employees, customers, regulators and the community. A technical degree and 7+ years of manufacturing leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/University Degree, preferably in a technical discipline. 7+ years manufacturing experience, including prior people/budget management experience.
• Deep knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, safety procedures, continuous improvement methods, environmental requirements, and site objectives.
• Ability to organize and manage diverse resources, including budgets, with strong analytical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe production of products meeting customer quality and service expectations.
• Direct cross-functional site activities and ensure compliance with company and external requirements.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement to strengthen process capability and reduce variability.
• Manage capital budgets and plan departmental expenditures to meet financial targets.
• Represent the site with external stakeholders, regulators, and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Lean management

Safety culture

Budget management

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Operations excellence

Education

Bachelor/University Degree

Job description

Cabot Corporation Midland facility seeks a Facility General Manager to lead safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of hydrophilic fumed silica. You will set long-term site direction, ensure quality, financial performance, asset stewardship, and people development.

The role drives Lean Management, champions continuous improvement, and represents the site to employees, customers, regulators and the community. A technical degree and 7+ years of manufacturing leadership are required.