Plant Manager II

Job Description

Join our Stepan team as a Plant Manager! This position provides complete operational oversight and leadership of Stepan's chemical manufacturing plant in Winder, GA including the functions of EHS&S, production, engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, HR, logistics, and finance. A relocation package may be offered to those that meet the criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for site Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security regulatory compliance and ongoing continuous improvement in these areas. Drives performance excellence in Occupational Safety and Process Safety.

Drives company growth and productivity improvements through: 1) organization design and staffing optimization, 2) implementation of standard KPI's, work processes and management systems, 3) implementation of continuous improvement methodologies including lean and six sigma, 4) execution of capital projects in EHS, maintenance, cost reduction and growth, and 5) scale-up and commercialization support of new products

Leads the implementation of Standard Management Operating Systems (MOS) to optimize plant performance across all functional areas. Utilizes Operational Excellence tools such as lean manufacturing, six sigma and others to improve asset utilization and capacity, reduce operating costs, improve product quality and improve plant reliability

Fully supports company Sustainability goals and generates measurable improvements and results to support these goals

Leads plant operations to meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of product quality and service levels

Meets or exceeds company and site financial performance expectations and performance goals for material variances, plant operating expenses, capex execution and continuous improvement cost savings

Ensures the highest level of performance at the plant site by demonstrating and reinforcing company values

Develops and supports company multi-year operating strategies by ensuring that facility infrastructure systems are maintained and functioning at optimal levels. Develops multi-year prioritized plans to ensure site assets perform reliably

Ensures that internal company Human Resource work processes, tools and resources are effectively utilized to build organizational capability and support employee personal development

Meets or exceeds balanced scorecard and local operational goals for EHS&S, Service, Quality, Productivity and Reliability through use of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and other performance measurements

Works collaboratively with Business Platforms & other Site Leaders and Teams to ensure the site is supporting strategic plans and associated goals

Active participant in local community efforts.

Qualifications

10 to 15 years of relevant Plant Operations experience in both individual and leadership roles

Excellent understanding of chemical plants and associated processes; experience in batch chemical processes preferred

Experience in PSM (Process Safety Management) regulated plants

Ability to work in Plant Operations (Indoors and outdoors)

Travel: Less than 10%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees.

We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.