Magnolia Plant Manager

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Onsite locations:
Magnolia, Arkansas, United States of America time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-29242

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** Job Description
** We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and safety-focused
** Magnolia Plant Manager
** to lead one of our most critical and complex Albemarle production sites. This site includes a large-scale bromine and derivative chemical manufacturing facilities across two different site locations and a vast brinefield operation spanning 140,000 acres across the entire span of Columbia County, presenting both high operational risk and strategic importance.

This executive-level role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the sites and brinefield, with full accountability for health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance, production and maintenance, capital project execution, financial results, talent development, and long-term site strategy. The Plant Manager is a key member of the global operations leadership team and is expected to drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement while maintaining strong engagement with employees, the local community, and regulatory bodies.
** Key Responsibilities**
* ** Site Leadership & Strategy:
** Lead the overall direction of the plant, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and the Annual Operating Plan. Define and implement both short- and long-term strategic objectives that support site growth, risk reduction, and operational excellence.
* ** Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE):
** Ensure site-wide adherence to all statutory and corporate HSE policies and regulatory standards. Foster a zero-incident culture and proactively manage the risks associated with hazardous chemical operations (including bromine and many other highly hazardous chemicals).
* ** Operational Excellence:
** Lead all aspects of site operations including production, maintenance, reliability, engineering, and quality. Drive best-in-class plant performance through KPIs and structured improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc.).
* ** Brinefield Management:
** Oversee operations of the expansive brinefield, ensuring reliable feedstock supply, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.
* ** Financial & Capital Oversight:
** Develop, manage, and deliver on the site’s annual budget, including OPEX and CAPEX. Ensure cost control, asset utilization, and return on investment through efficient resource allocation.
* ** Technology &

Innovation:
** Collaborate with Process Technology and R&D teams to support new product introductions, process improvements, and trial production activities that ensure long-term competitiveness.
* ** Maintenance & Reliability:
** Implement robust reliability strategies and maintenance systems to improve asset uptime and extend equipment life, including spare parts planning and cost-effective repair programs.
* ** People Leadership:
** Build and inspire a high-performance leadership team. Champion a strong talent development culture, inclusive of coaching, succession planning, and workforce engagement for both employees and contractors.
* ** Community & Stakeholder Relations:
** Serve as the senior-most leader onsite and act as the face of the company with local stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and educational partners.
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* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

** Partner effectively with global functional leads in HSE, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance to align site objectives with enterprise-wide priorities.
* ** Reporting & Compliance:
** Prepare and present operational reports to senior leadership. Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, particularly in…