*This role is a full time position with a Lean Focus client* 

POSITION:  Plant Manager

JOB LOCATION:  Gulfport, MS

TRAVEL:  N/A

The Plant Manager is accountable for the overall performance of the manufacturing site, and responsible for providing leadership to enable the site teams to execute operations strategy to meet the needs of the business and customers.  This involves leveraging knowledge of industry best practices, driving continuous improvement, orchestrating change management, financial analysis/management and collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., Business, R&D, legal, Procurement) to identify and remove barriers to site and business performance and profitability, and enable a best-in-class service experience for customers. The successful candidate must be familiar with High Hazard processes and robust Process Safety Management systems.

• Manages overall operation and all aspects of a large manufacturing facility including production, maintenance, technology, and other manufacturing units/functions
• Responsible for safety, environmental, security, quality control, accounting, distribution, human resources and spending activities
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures and safety standards
• Foster a culture where people are engaged, thriving, and delivering to their full capability with a high degree of ownership
• Deliver on a complex budget with multiple production areas and tenants
• Champions continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and drives year-over-year improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, capacity and cost to meet the needs of the customers and the business
• Sets expectations and work environment standards necessary for successful operation.
• Ensures appropriate personnel planning, staffing, and performance management and develops talent to enable successful continuity of Site performance
• Training on and implementing key Lean manufacturing principles including Visual Management, structured problem solving, inventory management, and overall process improvement

• Degree in an Engineering discipline required (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in operations with leadership experience in a global manufacturing organization with high hazard processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced environment built upon a Lean operating philosophy
• Must have management experience with batch and continuous processes and leading critical functions within operations (ex. EHS, production, maintenance, continuous improvement, technical and supply chain)
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed organization
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to EHS development and compliance
• Ability to translate business direction to organizational actions through inspiring team and personal goals at all levels of the organization
• Experience with high hazard process operations and process safety management

• Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary and an annual performance bonus, long term incentives, and other benefits and perquisites.

Lean Focus LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

At Lean Focus, we help businesses overcome their biggest challenges by transforming them for the better, and for the long-term. A "who's who" of global leaders in every industry, our clients include some of the world's most respected brands and several members of the Fortune 1000.