Plant Manager

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for ethically managing safe & responsible operations of the manufacturing facility such that the customer receives timely delivery of quality product. Engage the workforce to improve efficiency, reduce cost and create a culture of continuous improvement. Leverage the site team and other resources in the company to implement capital projects that improve health, safety & sustainability, address infrastructure needs, reduce cost, support new product development and enable growth and capacity to meet the needs of the business. This position is at the SiVance site in Gainesville, Florida and reports directly to the Vice President of Operations for the Chemical Division at Milliken & Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Plant Manager will provide leadership for 15 managers and 120+ hourly employees. The plant typically operates on a 24/7 schedule with 24-hour coverage during operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Representing the company with the utmost regard for integrity and ethical behavior
• Establish a culture of safety and teamwork through associate engagement
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal environmental requirements while driving improvements in sustainability
• Understanding of compliance requirements associated with CFR 1910.119 (Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals)
• Maintain timely delivery of products that meet the quality requirements for our customers
• Leverage resources to continuously improve all aspects of the operations - safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, cost, efficiency
• Establish a Daily Management System to track and report critical operational key performance indicators (KPI's) and be prepared to review these on occasion with business and division management
• Support the strategic plan and objectives of the businesses that the plant serves
• Establish processes to scale-up and adopt new products
• Administers labor relations in accordance with Company policies
• Maintains inventories within prescribed limits consistent with short term and seasonal sales demands.
• Prepares & maintains records necessary for managing and controlling the operation.
• Hires, trains, and releases employees as required to meet sales requirements and within approved budget and standard cost.
• Key Experience includes:
  • • Plant leadership of a manufacturing organization, preferably in the chemical industry
    • Process improvement and engineering
    • Capital project management
    • Process Safety Management
    • Talent acquisition and development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science or master's degree in Chemical Engineering,Chemistry, or Technical field
• 10+ years of experience leading managers and hourly employees in a chemical or related manufacturing environment
• Project management experience in terms of adding new equipment (reactors, systems, etc.) to an existing facility from a capital expenditure budget
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Operational Excellence, Safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

PREFERRED:

• Working knowledge of ISO Quality and Environmental Standards
• Experience in the following chemistries and chemical processes would be a plus:
  • Silicone chemistries
  • Functional silanes utilized in the Electronics/Semi-conductor industry

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.