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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading chemical manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Proficient in managing teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Chemical Manufacturing ExperienceProcess Safety Management (PSM)Lean Six Sigma ToolsEHS Compliance KnowledgeTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Production OptimizationIncident InvestigationStatistical Process ControlBudget ManagementProject Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationTeam InfluenceEmployee Engagement
Tools & Technologies
SAP Maintenance ModuleIcuityISO 9000 Quality Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineering Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing EngineeringDrug Test CompletionBackground Investigation Authorization
Industry Keywords
EHSOSHAEPAProcess Hazard AnalysisContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Morganton site with safety as the top priority
- Own the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the entire facility
- Build a culture of safety, visibility, accountability, and employee engagement
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, regulatory, Hexion policy, and Process Safety Management requirements
- Lead daily safety contacts, the plant safety committee, operating-guide improvements, and associate training
- Review incident investigations, process hazard analyses, operator certification check sheets, procedure reviews, confined-space permits, and Management of Change documents
- Identify environmental improvement opportunities and report environmental incidents to internal and regulatory channels
- Maintain dialogue with the community and local regulatory bodies
- Implement and maintain the SAP Maintenance module and ensure mechanical integrity requirements
- Investigate maintenance issues and apply structured problem-solving to improve reliability and unit performance
- Direct production and the operations workforce
- Develop annual and multi-year operating and capital budgets; manage costs, variances, inventories, and reporting
- Lead productivity, cost reduction, continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and waste-reduction programs
- Manage capital planning and spending to reduce risk and improve cost and profitability
- Assess technology and improve process capability, yield, facilities, and equipment
- Monitor product quality using statistical tools and ensure timely delivery of quality products
- Manage and measure customer satisfaction
- Establish performance expectations and training programs; recognize performance, provide feedback, complete appraisals, and develop associates
- Communicate company and site objectives and coordinate work teams
- Lead recruitment and hiring of salaried and hourly associates
- Align site practices with company policies and monitor applicable HR legislation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong plant experience leading or managing a chemical manufacturing site; demonstrated chemical manufacturing experience is required
- Experience manufacturing products and processes in a Process Safety Management (PSM) chemical manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience, including at least 3 years of team leadership over salaried and hourly associates at a manufacturing site
- Proven experience sustaining, changing, and embedding safe operations
- Significant EHS experience with working knowledge and practice of OSHA, EPA, and PSM requirements
- Experience applying Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, including 5S, Gemba, Leader Standard Work, visual management, and KPI targets
- Maintenance and production optimization experience
- Prior project management experience
- Ability to lead and influence teams, groups, and individuals
- Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills
- Engineering undergraduate degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience may be considered
- At least 18 years of age
- Successful completion of a drug test and background investigation
- Authorization for periodic background checks required under CFATS or applicable regulatory requirements
- Preferred: prior site leader or plant manager experience at a PSM-covered chemical manufacturing facility, including work within a matrixed organization
- Preferred: experience with Incuity, SAP, SAP Maintenance modules, mechanical integrity programs, and ISO 9000 quality management systems
- Preferred: knowledge of state regulatory requirements and experience leading capital project execution and process technology improvements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tools, training, and opportunities for continuous development
- Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer
- Employment offer conditioned on drug test and background investigation; prior criminal record is not an automatic bar and individualized assessment is conducted