[Hiring] Regional Manufacturing Manager @Chemtrade

Role Description

The Regional Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the overall management of multiple plant locations across an expansive geography to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations in adherence to all Chemtrade policies and procedures in the areas of EHS, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Transportation, Engineering, and Cost control. This position includes day-to-day management of the facilities as well as assisting the Director of Manufacturing in the development of longer-term strategic goals. Responsibilities include:

• Overall management of the region, ensuring all plants meet safety, production, quality, environmental, and spending goals.
• Work with individual plant managers and supervisors to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Polytec plants, transload facilities, and private fleet operations.
• Evaluate individual plant performance and ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure that Plant Assessments are complete and up-to-date for each plant.
• Recommend, develop, and implement capital improvement projects for the plants in the region.
• Assist with fleet management to optimize and maximize asset utilization.
• Coordinate with Distribution and Purchasing departments on raw material supply and finished products.
• Ensure plants are adhering to ISO/NSF quality standards.
• Lead by example to develop a strong health, safety, and environmental awareness culture.
• Develop and coordinate Plant Capital and Period Cost budgets for each plant.
• Ensure an effective organization is maintained that is able to achieve company goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 year degree in a technical discipline. B.S. Engineering (chemical or mechanical) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing with at least five years prior management experience.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment is an asset.
• MBA and multi-location management experience a plus.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement of safety, environment, customer service, operations, and quality performance.
• Ability to effectively multitask and work on multiple deliverables.
• Above average fluency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of ISO and Responsible Care a plus.
• Must possess good working knowledge of plant chemical processes, process/manufacturing safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental issues.
• 50% - 90% travel required.

Requirements

• Overall management of the region, ensuring all plants meet safety, production, quality, environmental, and spending goals.
• Work with individual plant managers and supervisors to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Polytec plants, transload facilities, and private fleet operations.
• Evaluate individual plant performance and ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure that Plant Assessments are complete and up-to-date for each plant.
• Recommend, develop, and implement capital improvement projects for the plants in the region.
• Assist with fleet management to optimize and maximize asset utilization.
• Coordinate with Distribution and Purchasing departments on raw material supply and finished products.
• Ensure plants are adhering to ISO/NSF quality standards.
• Lead by example to develop a strong health, safety, and environmental awareness culture.
• Develop and coordinate Plant Capital and Period Cost budgets for each plant.
• Ensure an effective organization is maintained that is able to achieve company goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $170,000 - 175,000 + bonus + benefits.
• Family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.