Lotte Chemical USA Corporation
Ethylene Plant Manager (LACC)
Lotte Chemical USA Corporation, Westlake, Louisiana, United States, 70669
Position Summary
This position plans, organizes, directs and runs optimum day-to-day operations for the manufacturing plant including ensuring safe operations, meeting budgets, scheduling, planning, and instilling a team spirit among employees. The Plant Manager is responsible for production rates, project management, coordination with other departments, enforcing budget adherence and safety performance, and meeting corporate requirements for quality, cost, production rates, and other metrics.
Essential Job Functions
Directs production of overall operations of plant; understands manufacturing process
Develops and deploys manufacturing processes focused on quality and continuous improvement
Implements plant safety guidelines to meet OSHA and PSM requirements; ensures production processes meet safety standards
Designs and implements policies and procedures for plant operations productivity, quality and cost effectiveness; adheres to said policies and procedures
Monitors daily operations; triggers corrective actions as required
Utilizes multiple metrics to review production performance and overall productivity; adjusts processes, procedures, or other production methodologies as required to ensure efficient, cost effective, and quality production; sets performance targets to achieve production goals
Collects and reviews data to reduce inefficiencies and waste; analyzes data and creates reports to present to executives proposing process improvements; strives for continuous improvement in all areas
Analyzes production performance using production data; identifies bottlenecks and other issues; identifies problems before becoming significant; remedies production performance issues using appropriate resources
Manages and coaches direct reports including establishing and following performance of staff; initiates and inspires team spirit; understands work required for each position
Directs development and implementation of training programs; oversees training of employees
Meets all environmental, health, safety, and security regulations and standards; stays current on all regulations and standards; ensures staff follow all requirements
Thinks and acts strategically; considers long term consequences of today’s actions; strives for short term and long term gains
Reduces waste where necessary; establishes production schedules; sets quality standards; adjusts production rates, processes, etc. as required
Coordinates all daily activities; ensures proper and timely maintenance; manages maintenance costs; manages asset maintenance
Stays up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and/or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate
Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Experience & KSA’s Required
Minimum of 10 years’ operations leadership experience in petrochemical plant environment
At least 15 years of experience in petrochemical company; technical expertise
Proven managerial skills; knowledge of leadership principles
Knowledge of business standards and methodologies including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and basic human resources
Ability to establish, create, manage, and adhere to budgets
Strong advocate for safety and safe work practices; proven track record leading safety programs
Expertise in OSHA, PSM, and other industry standards
Team building skills; ability to work with cross functional teams; demonstrated people management skills
Proficiency in collaborative work practices; experience working with diverse groups
Accountable for actions; willingness to take on small and large projects; track record of successes
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments
Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at Company
Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Six Sigma or other lean manufacturing certification highly desirable
Competencies
All Company Core Competencies
Leadership Competencies
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires an employee to be exposed to outside elements as well as indoor plant and control room environments. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 100°+ and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0° in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee will enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. Loud sounds and vibrations will be experienced at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk (sometimes over long distances), crawl, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee will be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee will be required to climb ladders and towers or tanks up to 330’ in height. The employee will be required to enter confined spaces and crawl under rail cars or trucks. The employee will lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by car or other modes of ground transportation.
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This position plans, organizes, directs and runs optimum day-to-day operations for the manufacturing plant including ensuring safe operations, meeting budgets, scheduling, planning, and instilling a team spirit among employees. The Plant Manager is responsible for production rates, project management, coordination with other departments, enforcing budget adherence and safety performance, and meeting corporate requirements for quality, cost, production rates, and other metrics.
Essential Job Functions
Directs production of overall operations of plant; understands manufacturing process
Develops and deploys manufacturing processes focused on quality and continuous improvement
Implements plant safety guidelines to meet OSHA and PSM requirements; ensures production processes meet safety standards
Designs and implements policies and procedures for plant operations productivity, quality and cost effectiveness; adheres to said policies and procedures
Monitors daily operations; triggers corrective actions as required
Utilizes multiple metrics to review production performance and overall productivity; adjusts processes, procedures, or other production methodologies as required to ensure efficient, cost effective, and quality production; sets performance targets to achieve production goals
Collects and reviews data to reduce inefficiencies and waste; analyzes data and creates reports to present to executives proposing process improvements; strives for continuous improvement in all areas
Analyzes production performance using production data; identifies bottlenecks and other issues; identifies problems before becoming significant; remedies production performance issues using appropriate resources
Manages and coaches direct reports including establishing and following performance of staff; initiates and inspires team spirit; understands work required for each position
Directs development and implementation of training programs; oversees training of employees
Meets all environmental, health, safety, and security regulations and standards; stays current on all regulations and standards; ensures staff follow all requirements
Thinks and acts strategically; considers long term consequences of today’s actions; strives for short term and long term gains
Reduces waste where necessary; establishes production schedules; sets quality standards; adjusts production rates, processes, etc. as required
Coordinates all daily activities; ensures proper and timely maintenance; manages maintenance costs; manages asset maintenance
Stays up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and/or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate
Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Experience & KSA’s Required
Minimum of 10 years’ operations leadership experience in petrochemical plant environment
At least 15 years of experience in petrochemical company; technical expertise
Proven managerial skills; knowledge of leadership principles
Knowledge of business standards and methodologies including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and basic human resources
Ability to establish, create, manage, and adhere to budgets
Strong advocate for safety and safe work practices; proven track record leading safety programs
Expertise in OSHA, PSM, and other industry standards
Team building skills; ability to work with cross functional teams; demonstrated people management skills
Proficiency in collaborative work practices; experience working with diverse groups
Accountable for actions; willingness to take on small and large projects; track record of successes
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments
Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at Company
Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Six Sigma or other lean manufacturing certification highly desirable
Competencies
All Company Core Competencies
Leadership Competencies
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires an employee to be exposed to outside elements as well as indoor plant and control room environments. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 100°+ and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0° in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee will enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. Loud sounds and vibrations will be experienced at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk (sometimes over long distances), crawl, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee will be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee will be required to climb ladders and towers or tanks up to 330’ in height. The employee will be required to enter confined spaces and crawl under rail cars or trucks. The employee will lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by car or other modes of ground transportation.
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