Plant Operations Manager; Chemicals

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for our chemical manufacturing client. This is an in-office position located in the Magnolia, Arkansas area with up to 20% domestic travel as necessary.
Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

· Base salary of $165k - $195k DOE plus bonus opportunity and full benefits

· Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

· Supervisory and budgetary experience required

Responsibilities:

Lead plant operations with a strong focus on HSEQ, cost control, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance, compliance, operating costs, material variances, capital projects, and lean manufacturing practices.

Ensure all field personnel understand, follow, and comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and operational discipline.

Coach and mentor in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of accurate, actionable corrective and preventive action plans.

Develop and deliver training for field personnel on safe work practices, including incident reporting, root cause analysis, and company safety programs.

Meet or exceed targets for production goals, on time shipping and operating costs; identify performance gaps and partner across the company to implement sustainable improvements.

Manage operations resources to ensure adequate workforce coverage and operational continuity.

Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and HSEQ teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

Supervisory and budgetary experience required