Manufacturing Manager - Chemical Plant

Join an expanding chemical leader searching for a successful Manager for their Plant Manufacturing role.  This is a strategic/ technical position managing a team of Supervisors, Engineers, Team Leaders, and Operators.  Offering excellent salary, benefits, bonus and relocation options.Qualifications:-BS Chemical Engineering degree with 10+ years Operations/ Manufacturing Management experience in a PSM regulated plant - chemical, petrochemical, or refinery industries-Strong operations leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.-Proven ability to implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.-Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.-Demonstrated experience in managing a budget and controlling costs. -Ability to work now or in the future without sponsorship.Responsibilities:- Manage and optimize all aspects of production, with a focus on improved asset reliability, plant up time, a long-term asset vision, and short/long term capital project plans.-Work with team to develop and execute on weekly, monthly and annual production plans.-Maintain a strong focus on employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning.-Initiate improvements to optimize production processes and reduce waste.-Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other areas of the plant, including maintenance, engineering, and the commercial teams.-Plan and allocate resources to achieve production targets, including labor, equipment, and materials.-Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and take appropriate actions to address any issues.-Lead efforts to implement maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.-Lead and support initiatives to improve manufacturing performance and stakeholder satisfaction, including incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action.-Develop and manage the operating budget, including labor and material costs.Type: direct hire