Plant Manager III - PT

Plant:
Albany, 827 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701, USA

Arclin USA is looking for a Plant Manager III for our Albany, GA plant.
Reporting into the Director of Manufacturing This position is accountable and responsible for executing the required Standard Operating Procedures at each plant site to ensure a safe operations environment while delivering the lowest manufacturing cost possible, meeting product specifications with minimal variability, and producing orders on time with complete quantities (i.e., "Customer Delight"). Included is the responsibility for establishing the budget and goals for the business and for managing performance against the budget and goals.

• Displays all the characteristics of Arclin’s Leadership Model and outwardly communicates and expects the same from all deputies, peers, and employees.
• Ensures that the operation and associated project work occurs in compliance with all Arclin policies and procedures including HSE and regulatory requirements. Meet all Federal, Provincial, State environmental requirements.
• Creates a team environment conducive to innovation. Integrates the innovative thinking of direct reports, peers, and project team members into decisions which benefit project outcomes, while building the capabilities of team members.
• Achieves project or defined sub‑set of departmental objectives within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Produces products at the lowest possible cost through the continuous optimization of rate, waste, and energy consumption, while minimizing labor density.
• Explains context/rationale for team goals/deliverables to direct reports in ways which enable team members to fully engage their talent and business acumen.
• Develops annual departmental plans and ensures that expense and capital budgets are aligned with functional and Business objectives. Communicates broader plans and objectives while cascading work assignments to team members.
• Provides full cycle performance management support for direct reports; this includes setting objectives, coaching and monitoring work in progress, coaching for career direction and skill development, providing formal feedback and recognition, communicating overall departmental and function strategic direction and progress against plans. Removes barriers, gains access to resources and prioritizes the work of team members.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Trained or Certified in LSS methodologies (Lean Practitioner, Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Proven track record of supporting 3-6 LSS projects to closure annually.
• 10-20+ years relevant manufacturing experience.
• Needs to have engineering knowledge of methodologies, concepts.
• Must be knowledgeable and comfortable using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured problem solving.
• Must have chemical manufacturing experience.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a plant of 40+ employees.
• Knowledge of resin manufacturing and/or paper treating.
• Ability to deal with customer problems that have been elevated and/or to proactively approach customers to anticipate and manage potentially contentious situations.
• Demonstrated ability to read the pulse of the organization and to stay connected to the base to proactively manage employee relations situations.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations for jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated project management and process improvement management.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer is a plus.

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