Plant Head - Chemical Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and safety.

- Develop and execute production strategies to optimize efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

- Monitor production schedules and budgets, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing costs.

- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues and equipment malfunctions, prioritizing safety and promptly implementing corrective actions.

- Implement and enforce strict safety standards and regulatory compliance procedures, including OSHA, EPA, and relevant national and local regulations.

- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including air emissions, water quality, and waste management.

- Conduct regular training sessions on safety protocols, operational procedures, and best practices.

- Analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.

- Develop and implement process improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, to enhance efficiency and productivity.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality control, maintenance, engineering, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of products.

- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies, and upper management.

- Develop and manage the plant budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost control.

- Evaluate sustainability projects and coordinate with relevant agencies to improve plant operations and reduce environmental impact.

Candidate Profile:

- 15+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, with increasing responsibilities in plant management and operations.

- Proven experience in managing large-scale capital projects, plant expansions, or major process upgrades.

- Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering, plant operations, and relevant technologies.

- In-depth understanding of safety regulations, environmental compliance, and quality management systems.

- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the ability to analyze data and implement effective solutions.

- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies for process optimization