Plant Manager - CP Kelco

Position Summary

You will be responsible for safely and efficiently managing all aspects of the 24/7 union operation in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that produces xanthan and gellan gum. This is a PSM, cGMP facility focused on food safety and regulatory requirements that meet FSMA Section 103 Preventative Controls and Supplier Controls requirements.  Responsibilities include the technical, physical, and human aspects of plant operations including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS&S, Human Resources, and Accounting for the plant. You will have 10 direct reports and approximately 200 indirect reports. Looking for a change agent who shares our Huber Principles; Safety & Sustainability, Ethical Behavior, Excellence and Respect for People. 

Responsibilities

• Develop, motivate, and lead a high-performance Plant Leadership Team to ensure successful implementation of Global Operations Strategy. 
• Promote a culture of excellence in an environment that fosters initiative.
• Develop knowledge of plant processes, products, personnel, and capabilities to facilitate clear understanding, communication, and coordination between functions.
• Work with team to set OP&B financial targets.  Conduct monthly financial analyses of variances and spend to implement effective cost controls.
• Work with team to develop and communicate meaningful metrics and KPI’s to measure plant performance and promote Continuous Improvement (CI) activities.
• Drive customer satisfaction in every aspect of Plant Operations in support of Error Free Service (EFS).
• Operate the facility to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize working capital while meeting and / or exceeding all financial, safety, environmental, and quality goals.
• Work with EHS&S to eliminate exposures and mitigate workplace accidents and injuries.  Cultivate a safety culture focused on Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) to achieve top decile performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the site’s various EHS&S permits, plans, and disposal procedures.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement to drive Operational Excellence (OPEX) through CI methodologies and practices.  Promote the development of skills and integration of Lean tools.
• Facilitate the introduction of new or modified products and process improvements.
• Provide direction and support for the development of an effective and efficient Maintenance Department.
• Provide direction and support to maintain ISO certification based on the site Quality Management System (QMS). 
• Collaborate with the Human Resources to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA) and Huber’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives.
• Effectively managing a unionized workforce, which involves overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and addressing employee concerns or grievances in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. 
• Work with the Capex Engineering to identify prospective capital projects related to major maintenance, capacity, capability, quality, productivity, reliability, etc.
• Support and facilitate various employee committees to improve employee engagement.
• Assist and advise development and implementation of new initiatives, programs, and operational capabilities.

Required Skills

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required preferably in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years progressive, industry-related experience. Experience in Chemical plants with highly complicated processes and regulations.
• Minimum 10 years of supervision experience and developing employees.
• Previous experience as a plant manager required.
• Experience in a PSM facility and familiarity with cGMP, ISO 9001, 22000, 22002 highly desirable.
• Six Sigma Certification, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen highly desirable.
• Experience in working with unions and resolving labor-related issues is preferred.
• Demonstrate familiarity with all aspects of plant operations, including detailed knowledge of equipment and processing methods, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
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