Plant Manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. The Plant Manager will be responsible for the plants operations and assets Ensuring the facility is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Solenis policies and procedures Representing the company to all regulatory official auditors Act as company liaison with local, state and federal regulatory agencies as well as community agencies. In addition, you will be driving continuous improvement in operations including process optimization, EH&S performance, cost reduction, people development, budgeting and capital programs.Additional Responsibilities will include: Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial and local regulations and Solenis policies and procedures.Manage the implementation and maintenance of all EH&S programs and RC14001 compliance at the site. Maintain manufacturing processes, packaging, raw material and finished product inventory within set guidelines while maintaining required customer service levels.Develop and implement plant manufacturing expense and capital budgets Implement new process technology at the site Implement Quality programs including ISO registration, maintenance, and improvement plans, standardized best practice in quality control, etc.Implementation of annual goal setting and performance appraisal process, people development and training Oversee labor relations in a union environment.Guide the site as landlord to Arkema and Synthomer as tenants.Support the NA Supply Chain leader in developing the manufacturing strategic plan to support commercial growth plans.Maintain site assets and optimize equipment life cycle Drive continuous improvement and standardization at the site in the areas or safety, productivity, cost reduction, employee satisfaction, quality, etc.Qualifications:BS Technical Degree (Engineering preferred)Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience in a chemical operationStrong communication, nurturing leadership, people development, and collaborative decision-making skillsApplicants must be authorized to work in the United StatesWe understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com