Operations Plant Manager, Kent (Blenheim)

About the role/firm: You will lead the charge to ensure that the Company’s production processes are on the leading edge of safety and efficiency, manage costs most effectively and inspire constant improvement with the use of automation and information technologies.

Equally, you will exercise leadership in all matters related to Health, Safety, Security and Environment as well as Human Resources. In this key leadership role, you will develop and maintain a well-trained and motivated team which enjoys a high degree of esprit de corps. As well, you will foster open communication at all levels to ensure a unified organization.

As the Plant Manager of the first facility of a first-of-kind renewable fuels company, you will be the focal point for developing and streamlining methods and procedures, improving the bottom line, and constantly championing continuous improvement in all aspects of plant operations– promoting a learning organization.

Assists in the establishment and ensures compliance with the Firm’s short‑term and long‑term goals with overall Corporate objectives.

As well, you will be responsible to establish and maintain positive community relations, epically with the Walpole Island First Nation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provide exceptional leadership to the plant staff

Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures

Maintain a clean, safe and efficient plant

Establish, direct and validate plant policies and procedures

Responsible for plant production goals

Responsible for establishing production schedules

Responsible for the product quality control for the plant

Responsible for communicating regular status reports to the Corporate office

Coordinate with Corporate Operations to ensure proper coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping of raw materials and finished products

Provide advice, guidance, and direction to subordinate managers toward their professional development as their mentor

Foster a well‑trained and motivated staff

Select and train plant supervisory and administrative staff

Conduct and ensure that regular employee performance reviews are conducted

Establish and maintain a positive community relationship

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Direction of plant operations requires significant manufacturing knowledge as well as advanced interpersonal and supervisory skills.

The ability to work independently and with minimal direction is paramount and you must possess the following skills:

Strong learning, analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong confidence in own abilities and a willingness to make decisions

Orientation towards continuous improvement and a strong sense of responsibility

Excellent time management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff

Excellent work prioritization skills

Must have keen interest in emerging technologies and being part of a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial young company

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a post graduate degree in business management

Minimum 10 years work experience in a role as Plant Manager in the petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical or a like industry

Keen ability to understand and use financial reports as a management tool

Ability to monitor expenses, review P&L and Production Summary to budget and initiate corrective actions as required

Demonstrate a clear understanding of training and maintenance programs

Demonstrate an ability to successfully interact with all levels of the organization as well as the public

Demonstrate a proficiency of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and business related software

Qualifications in Six Sigma or Kaizen will be an asset

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