Plant Manager III

at  Chemtrade

Job Description:
Position: Plant Manager
Primary Location: Prince George, BC
Schedule: Full time - Monday to Friday – 40 hours work week. Overtime needed as per business needs and training objectives.
Reports to: Plant Manager III
Compensation: $145,000 - $160,000 per year
The Canadian base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 per annum+ bonus + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific salary ranges for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions and/or additional incentives.
At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions with a focus on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

ABOUT THIS ROLE AND ABOUT YOU

This individual manages all aspects of operations at the facility. The plant manager ensures the safe operation of the facility, ensures environmental compliance, is accountable for achievement of plant performance objectives and product quality, and monitors plant expenditures and budget. The incumbent will oversee some activities (i.e. manufacturing, maintenance) with his direct reports and will manage/direct others (i.e. quality, EHS, engineers) in coordination with the site Quality Manager, EHS supervisor and Engineering group representative. He/she will also ensure the satisfaction of customers by delivering products on time (working directly or indirectly with Logistics and Customer Service department). The incumbent is also responsible for managing the site CAPEX program. This is the top management position at the facility.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

Actively manage the site’s day to day activities in the production of safe, quality products. 45%

• Provides motivation, guidance and direction in all plant activities.
• Approves spending and other actions
• Assures product quality meets customers’ requirements
• Assures product deliveries meets customers’ requirements
• Assists at other plant locations where possible
• Provides technical support for customers as required
• Ensures proper staffing of the plant.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the site operations.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement activities/projects to support value-addition and cost reductions.

Interface with Chemtrade and other personnel regarding safety, EHS audits and addressing EHS issues. 25%

• Responsible for the overall safety performance at the site/plant.
• Perform routine daily plant walks to monitor activities and safety issues.
• Periodically audit work being performed to ensure that all Chemtrade policies, standards and procedures are being followed.
• Serve as the management representative for the site’s Responsible Care program.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and corrective action for EHS incidents.
• Ensure timely closure of IMS action items.
• Assure site compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements
• Assist in the preparation of site specific safety and maintenance procedures.

Interface with customers, regulators, and Chemtrade personnel on quality audits, and on addressing quality issues. 10%

• Serve as the management representative for the site’s ISO program.
• Represent the site in customer audits.
• Assist in or provide resources for quality investigations.
• Assist in or provide resources for corrective actions.
• Assure plant is maintaining requisite ISO records
• Assure site compliance with ISO and NSF requirements
• Assist in the preparation of site specific quality procedures

Report and communicate site performance. Prepare Plans 10%

• Prepare periodic reports on production, spending, reliability, EHS, Capex, etc.
• Prepare and present same at periodic meetings.
• Prepare weekly performance reports
• Prepare annual production plans.
• Prepare maintenance PM and outage plans.
• Prepare capital and period cost spending plans

Interface with sales and marketing to ensure site goals are aligned with the business goals. 5%

• Participate in periodic planning meetings.
• Review production orders and schedules to ensure material (type, quantity and specification) is available for scheduled orders.
• Provide site resources for maintaining a living production and shipping plan that is consistent with the business plans.
• Interface with customer service and customers as needed.

Mentor and develop site personnel & Other Activities 5%

• Perform annual performance reviews
• Prepare SMART – (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely) site goals for direct reports
• Help direct reports in career planning and training
• Prepare and maintain site personnel continuity plans
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by the VP of Manufacturing.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personally exemplify and promote the principles of Responsible Care© in all activities
• Set clearly defined Chemtrade Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) expectations for plant and supervisory personnel.
• Ensure that corporate and site EH&S policies and procedures are effectively communicated, achieved and enforced.
• Lead and promote efforts to promote and provide employee rewards and recognition for EH&S performance.
• Ensure that supervisory personnel provide EH&S leadership and timely closure of EH&S action items by implementing corrective measures.
• Provide strong consideration of and support for identifying and funding EH&S projects for incorporation into plant budget.
• Ensure that appropriate EH&S personnel training is completed and documented.
• Provide input to EH&S regarding additional opportunities for development of EH&S metrics.
• Develop projects and budgetary requirements that will improve performance in achieving EH&S metrics and objectives.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Must be physically capable of spending long hours sitting in an office environment.
• Must be “fit for duty”