Site Manager

Quaker Houghton; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Detroit is seeking a Site Manager to ensure optimal site performance and compliance with regulations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of management experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment. Key responsibilities include personnel management, continuous improvement processes, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The company values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities, making it a great place to work for all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a management position.
• Experience in manufacturing/supply chain environments.
• Experience working in a union environment with grievance handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance of the site to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
• Manage personnel effectively, ensuring proper training and working conditions.
• Implement general strategies and policies of the organization.
• Maintain a continuous improvement process for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Fluent in English

Cultural sensitivity

Leadership

Analytical skills

Results-oriented

Creativity

Flexibility

Collaboration

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, chemistry, or engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Detroit Site Manager ensures optimal performance of the site to achieve customer expectations in a safe and cost‑effective manner.

• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Establishes and maintains the local Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management systems. Responsible for all safety within the plant with the goal of Zero LTI’s.
• Maintains indirect responsibility for all non‑operational areas like Finance, Information Systems, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Human Resources.
• Implements the general strategies, policies, and directives of Quaker Houghton.
• Manager is responsible for personnel management (union and non‑union):
• Maintaining correct personnel organization and manpower requirements.
• Ensure proper training.
• Creation of optimal working conditions.
• Executes order fulfilment processes, from receipt of the order through delivery to the customer.
• Maintains a continuous improvement process on site, involving all associates, to improve efficiency, quality, or delivery.
• Ensures compliance with SOX, ISO 9001 and Responsible Care, and proper execution of internal and external audits and associated corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with operating and capital budgets once approved.
• Responsible for the maintenance programs of the site (predictive, preventive, and corrective interventions in equipment, installation/utilities, and buildings) to guarantee the EHS standards, business continuity and cost effectiveness are all maintained.

Key Education or Certification Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, chemistry, or engineering or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Must have successful work experience in a manufacturing/supply chain environment, preferably related to manufacturing chemical products or technical knowledge of manufacturing and equipment.
• Must have experience working in a union environment, dealing with grievances, adhering to the CBA, and negotiating union contracts.

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience

At least 10 years of experience in a management position or multiple roles.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Position holder thinks globally / internationally and are culturally sensitive.
• Position holder is fluent in the English language (verbal and writing) and has knowledge of local EHS legislation and regulations; individual has adequate knowledge of financials and has the following characteristics: leader, analytical, result oriented, creative, flexible, collaborator and people manager.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may have to stand for extended periods and walk moderate distances daily; routinely required to reach with hands and arms; may be required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds (25 kilograms).

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail].

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