Plant Manager

Job Details:

Plant Manager Full details of the job. Vacancy Name Plant Manager Vacancy No VN588 Department Operations Location Pasadena Employment Type Full-Time Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety. Description As a member of the

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plant management team, the Plant Manager has responsibility for ensuring reliable, cost-effective, profitable operations while meeting or exceeding safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Job Details Role Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading the plant's Operations, Maintenance and Engineering personnel in safely operating the plant, while meeting production, quality, safety, and environmental goals. Operate the plant within approved fixed and variable budget plans. Track period costs and material and energy usage. Reconcile spending and usage to plan. Assist in preparation of the plant's period and capital plans Lead the implementation and introduction of new projects and facilities in the plant. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and operating problems with existing and newly implemented processes to ensure compliance with specific regulatory, quality, economic and production requirements Ensure that the plant is operated within regulatory and permit limits, and in compliance with all plant policies and procedures Ensure that employees are properly trained in these areas and the proper records and documentation are maintained Responsible for preparation of reports, tracking raw material and energy usage, production volumes, shipping, inventories, and other variables used to measure the facility's performance Actively work to develop personnel, to maintain a positive working environment, to resolve personnel conflicts, and to serve as sounding board for others Leads and directs managers, engineers, professionals, and administrative employees Drives profitability through control and leveraging of manufacturing costs, inventory, cost of goods, procurement initiatives, and vendor relationships, and use of automation Drives continuous improvement and operational management processes Leads long term and short term planning, as well as execution of the annual capital plan Drives improvement with regard to the plant equipment and other mechanical and electrical systems All other duties as assigned

Compliance:

Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

Active participation in continuous improvement activities Participates in problem-solving Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance Education and 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering .

Experience:

Minimum 5-10 years' experience in direct chemical production or plant management, with a strong emphasis on applying engineering skills to process operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated strong leadership, coaching, communication, and planning skills Effective interpersonal, verbal/written communication, presentation and report writing skills Strong analytical skills Strong chemical and process engineering knowledge and skills Knowledge of standard budgeting and cost control techniques and have the ability to learn software packages quickly as required Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations Ability to oversee large programs like Capital and make necessary evaluations and course changes Experience working with distributed control systems and the implementation, including configuration, of Honeywell or Delta V systems would be a strong plus. Strong time management and prioritization skills Embodies the core values of

Aurorium:

credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard. If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. today! Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays. Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category. #LI-Onsite