Plant Manager- Savannah GA

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Plant Manager leads the overall strategic, tactical and financial operations of a chemical process manufacturing facility of various size, complexity and volume by:

• Maintaining a safe work environment for all employees while complying with all local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations and company guidelines
• Developing and implementing a solid strategic plan for the plant while balancing its immediate needs with the long term goals of the company
• Fostering an inclusive and positive team environment that provides an open exchange of ideas stressing honesty, integrity and respect and providing open participation to achieve desired results
• Providing high quality services, processes, programs and products to internal and external customers while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance service
• Modeling positive leadership through open and effective communication, motivation, example setting and best practices
• Delivering appropriate advice, on-going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and teams

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (required unless otherwise stated)

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Eight years of experience, in a manufacturing environment in roles of increasing responsibility and across several disciplines (ie., production, safety, engineering, etc.), preferably in a chemical processing facility.
• Five years of supervisory experience, leading, influencing, building and developing a diverse and cross-functional team across various levels and skill sets including hourly, salaried non-exempt and professional exempt level staff.
• Experience in effectively developing and managing a high dollar volume annual plan and budget in a cost conscience environment and with financial controls
• Experience in working within and complying to regulations as required for specific area, country or region. These include regulations in safety, environmental, quality and financial standards and laws."
• Project & capital management, lean manufacturing practices, and SAP experience preferred

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Chemical Process Expertise - Possess strong chemical and process (technical) knowledge and skills focused on production operations at a plant
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge - Able to analyze manufacturing and business processes toward optimization using continuous process improvement tools (ie., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Practices)
• Financial and Statistical Knowledge and Aptitude - Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data, information and financial reports. Understand financial statements, costing methodologies and various methods of cost/benefit analysis

• Business Knowledge and Acumen - Understand the drivers that impact performance and growth of a business
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge - Understand and able to work within various local and regional regulatory safety, environmental, quality and financial regulations, standards and laws as required for specific location, region or country

• Employee and Labor Relations - Skilled in working within a unionized and non-unionized environment. Knowledgeable of collective bargaining agreements and informal and formal grievance procedures, mediation and arbitration
• Computer Skills - Working knowledge of current software systems, i.e. SAP, e-mail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

LEADERSHIP SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Team and People Development - Models a team orientation that seeks to build better solutions by leveraging diversity of thought, experience and capability in team composition and resulting decisions; Encourage and practice employee and self development. Demonstrate ability to motivate others to meet common goals
• Strategic Focus and Agility - Sees ahead clearly focusing on the 'big picture.' Can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately. Has broad knowledge and perspective. Can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods, Can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans

• Bottom-Line Orientation - Focuses on results/outcomes and the need for organizational activity to connect to a bottom-line result; exhibits a 'doing more with less every year' mentality

• Adaptability and Change Oriented - Ability to adapt rapidly but with cost efficiency to changes in the business. Reads the environment and proactively adjusts course, matching the scale of change with the timing requirements and priorities. Able to deal with ambiguity
• Planning and Organizing - Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable results. Define objectives and integrate into the organization quickly and smoothly
• Coaching- Develops others by hiring exceptional talent, setting clear and measurable expectations, providing candid feedback, and confronting productively to improve the probability of achieving desired outcomes

• Communication and Presentation - Communicate clearly and effectively, oral and written. Able to appropriately and concisely present ideas to a group of people in a formalized setting
• Problem solving - Demonstrate a problem-solving approach when faced with challenging or difficult situations
• Managing Diversity and Interpersonal Savvy - Build and sustain working relationships with people of diverse cultural identities, styles and functional responsibilities on all levels
• Conflict resolution - Ability to manage difficult and emotional situations effectively and patiently. Contribute to the resolution of workplace conflict
• Organizational Agility - Understands the organization well enough to get things done people and get decisions made at the right level

We 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