Job Description

The Role:

As the Plant Manager - Baytown Operations, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, you will be the leader responsible for safe and compliant execution of the production plan as per S&OP process and within budget guidelines. You will continuously seeks ways to enhance lean manufacturing (balanced plant, technology), to reduce costs, and to improve process efficiencies. Additionally, you will have responsibility to maintain the site assets and to execute capital projects. You will own the Manufacturing and Engineering & Maintenance processes.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Operations

• Lead site activities in the areas of EHS, quality, delivery, production, maintenance, engineering, capital, and cost management.
• Responsible for leading the daily compliant and safe operations of the manufacturing facility.
• Leads team in the pursuit of excellence in EHS performance and delivering quality product to the customer on time; all in the most cost-effective manner.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Ensure site is compliant with all regulatory, corporate, and site EHS requirements
• Hold team accountable for adhering to all applicable EHS regulations, standards, and procedures
• Maintain site requirement to comply with RC14001 and ISO9001 standards
• Manage team to meet commitments of monthly, quarterly, and annual Sales, Inventory, and Operating Plan (SIOP)
• Continuously seeks ways to improve process efficiencies in plant yields, OEE, energy consumption, and process control
• Ensure equipment availability and reliability by leading and improving maintenance excellence processes
• Manage manufacturing site operation within approved financial guidelines
• Lead Lean Manufacturing systems through the implementation of a site management operating system including AI
• Support capital engineering in the design of new products/plants/processes and modifications to existing assets
• Support execution of approved capital projects on time and on budget
• Develop, adapt, and validate a vision for the site’s enhanced value generation within the corporate strategies
• Participate in safety audits/inspections, event investigations, PHA/HAZOP studies, project management teams, project briefings, etc.
• Adapts with the organization to meet demand, economical and EHS requirements, changes, or challenges
• Stay current in the usage of job-related tools such as manufacturing leadership
• Learn and maintain up to date knowledge of SI Group process technologies
• Develop, adapt and validate a vision for the site’s enhanced value generation within the corporate strategies and the regional strategy execution

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable degree
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in a chemical manufacturing facility
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience and managing direct reports
• Change management experience

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or region, but may include:

• Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement
• Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services
• Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.