Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Plant Manager (PM) has direct responsibility for the overall operation of the Memphis plant, overseeing fixed assets (~$290 million), a $14 M annual RPE budget, variable costs exceeding $19 M, and a capital budget of $4–5 M. The PM holds full P/L responsibility, leads a team of 59 unionized employees, and is accountable for approximately 8 direct reports. The role drives operations, maintenance, HR, engineering, accounting, purchasing, quality, and laboratories while ensuring compliance with all external regulations, industry best practices, and internal policies.

The PM also manages change to support business growth and integration of new programs.

• Safety and Environment – 20%:
  Ensure plant compliance with Arkema guidance, regulatory requirements, and safety programs such as BBS.
• Operations – 50%:
  Maintain safe operating procedures, mechanical integrity, and production volumes, ensuring adequate training for staff.
• Human Resources – 10%:
  Manage hiring, promotion, layoffs, salaries, and maintain open communication.
• Financial – 10%:
  Prepare and monitor fixed, variable, and capital budgets.
• Others – 10%:
  Communicate with external stakeholders, mentor and coach staff, and support programs such as SMART.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive manufacturing experience in plant operations, process design, and engineering, preferably across large and small integrated process manufacturing companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Leadership experience in a specialty chemicals or petroleum plant.
• Proven track record leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of PC applications, especially Microsoft Office and SAP accounting systems.
• Knowledge of latest safety laws and regulations.

• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participates in HES activities such as Behavioral Base Safety and Safe Start.
• Promotes reporting of all health, safety, environmental incidents.
• Drives behavior‑based safety culture and facilitates BBS observations.
• Complies with all external regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal policies.
• Coordinates with technical support to ensure operational support.
• Supports compliance for API products meeting regulatory and certification requirements.