Plant Manager

Plant Manager

JOB-10043256

Anticipated Start Date

January 13, 2025

Location

Canton, OH

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy.

With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time employees.

Job Summary

For those interested in Plant Mnaager roles, this is the perfect job for you. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Plant Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our facility in Canton, OH. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a dedication to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and respect. You will play a crucial role in maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement while leading a small team in a medium-sized facility.

Job Description

• Ensure all operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and cGMP.
• Maintain and ensure all necessary licenses, permits, and training documentation are up-to-date.
• Investigate incidents and lead corrective actions.
• Lead and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Maintain the plant hazard analysis and oversee the implementation of safety safeguards.
• Oversee compliance with the Management of Change procedure.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Perform process troubleshooting and make plant decisions to maintain operational standards.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Set high standards for housekeeping to improve the company’s image.
• Ensure the delivery of the required quality and quantity of products to meet business needs.
• Lead by example and promote a safety-first culture.
• Implement and manage the Qualification and Training programs for Production Technicians.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and implement individual development plans for employees.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to help employees improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Monitor and optimize plant operating costs within the authorized budget.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions within delegated authority.
• Participate in the Capital Planning Process and Yearly Expense Budgeting Process.
• Control overtime and improve efficiency and availability indicators.
• Utilize national purchasing agreements and frame agreements.

Skills Required

• Proven experience in plant management, preferably in the Air Separation or Carbon Dioxide liquefaction industry, or other applicable process plant industries.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for plant operations, including OSHA, EPA, FDA, and Process Safety Management.
• Ability to manage and optimize operating costs and budgets.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Familiarity with commercial agreements and customer relations.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Strong computer and business application skills, with the ability to manage and organize plant documentation.
• Understanding of Distributed Process Control (DCS) or PLC operation and troubleshooting.
• Strong passion for promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and drive safety culture.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive relationships within the team and with other departments.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma (required);
• Relevant technical certifications or higher education is a plus.
• 4-10 years of plant leadership experience specifically in continuous chemical processes (not batch processes). 

Additional Requirements

• Shift: M-F flexible, 40 hours per week, East Coast 
• Ideal candidates will have experience in a petrochemical, chemical, or refinery environment.

Salary

• $130,000 per year and higher depending on experience and education
• Extra Bonuses

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.