Site Manager

Evonik group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based remuneration

Occupational health benefits

Hybrid and flexible working environments

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in New York is seeking a Site Manager to ensure safety and compliance within the plant. This role demands a minimum of 10 years in the chemical manufacturing sector and requires strong leadership to optimize operations, manage budgets, and enhance environmental performance. Candidates should have relevant degrees, with experience in diverse teams and change management. Ideal for proactive leaders eager to drive transformation in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience in the chemical industry.
• 5-7 years of supervisory experience leading teams.
• Practical experience in Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and environmental protection for all site employees.
• Optimize site operations for efficiency and process stability.
• Develop annual budget proposals for EHS and facility growth.

Skills

Solution-oriented problem solving

Strong leadership skills

Diversity and teamwork

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Site Manager page is loaded## Site Managerlocations: Weston, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R46657**What we offer**Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.**Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:****RESPONSIBILITIES*** Ensure the safety and health of all employees and contractors working in the plant as well as the protection of the environment. Consistently strive to improve EHS performance in a proactive manner by addressing leading indicators and utilizing innovative techniques and programs.* Manage all operations in compliance with federal, state and local regulations including OSHA requirements, air permitting, storm water, Large Quantity Generator (LQG) hazardous waste disposal, ethanol (TTB, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) handling and others. Ensure third party remediation efforts for site are properly implemented and long term operational/maintenance plan is addressed and relationship with remediator is secure. Strive to meet and exceed Evonik’s safety and sustainability goals such as waste minimization, CO2 reduction and reduction in water usage.* Optimize site operations improving efficiencies, quality and process stability in order to address increased product demand and change in product mix. Evaluate processes to realize additional market opportunities and increase overall EBITDA performance. Develop proposals for increasing site activities in support of business line and business segment goals and objectives.* Develop and oversee expense budget annually with proposals to target long term objectives of EHS, facility growth, personnel development and reduction in fixed costs. Develop and oversee capital budget ensuring compliance, expansion, rationalization and asset preservation, as budget allows. Ensure all spending activities are conducted according to Evonik standards. Oversee and ensure efficient realization of larger, strategic CAPEX projects to meet business objectives.* Implement Evonik policies while ensuring full compliance and establish facility policies for all site personnel. Direct an hourly workforce represented by United Steel Workers union, which includes contract negotiations, resolution of disputes and development of personnel. Direct a salaried workforce ensuring consistent application of site protocol and development of personnel.* Support Marketing, Sales and Applied Technology efforts to increase market share and margin. Meet or exceed customer expectations and continually improve services. Optimize scheduling and inventory systems to reduce lead times and optimize net working capital. Ensure continuous improvement is part of the site culture and being realized to optimize production specific cost and improve efficiency.* Direct efforts to ensure corporate initiatives in the areas of EHSQ, IT, HR, Controlling, Procurement, PT, EPS are implemented and supported by all site personnel.* Represent Evonik as officer for Silbond Corporation and the site in local community awareness programs and state activities in order to enhance Evonik / Silbond’s reputation in the area. As part of leading the site, host visitors to the site approx. 1x/month.**REQUIREMENTS**Education:* Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Chemical Engineering preferred)* MBA preferredSkills/Training:* Ability to provide solutions to complex process problems, which require the use of ingenuity and creativity* Strong environmental experience is a plus* Ability to drive change with team building experience* Ability to work in a diverse environment and build strong interactions within the region and worldwide* Strong leadership skills and ability to build cohesive and high-performance teams* Willingness to live locally, nearby plantExperience:* 10 years of manufacturing and managing chemical industry experience or equivalent, ideally with exposure to Semiconductor or other highly regulated industries* 5-7 years of supervisory experience in leading people* Experience in optimizing team structure to ensure high level of organization health preferred* Practical experience preferred in Six Sigma, ideally Master Black Belt* Plant management with Union experience would be a plus* Knowledge of SAP, accounting is a plus* Knowledge of a Silanes production process would be preferredThe Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.**Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at . Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.**Your Talent Acquisition Manager:**Jonty Nimola (C) Company isSilbond Corporation