Engineering Executive Search Firm Hiring for Plant Manager (Operations & Maintenance) Full Time

Plant Manager – Operations & Maintenance

Location: Pekin, IL

Salary: $120K

Relocation: Yes

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and retirement contribution, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid vacations and holidays

Job Description:

The Facility Manager will be responsible for overall operations of Pekin, IL Bulk Liquid CO2 plant. The successful candidate will have intimate knowledge of principles and practices within operations, and work to drive safety, compliance, operational discipline, reliability, and profitability. This is a front-line operations role. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required. Up to 15% overnight travel annually.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline and 3+ years Operations & Management experience or 5 years Technical Operations & Management experience.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and making informed decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and quickly adapt to changing situations.
• Strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be a result oriented, self-starter with the ability to drive execution of projects and tactical initiatives.
• Proven knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Systems

Desired Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• Previous experience with Ammonia refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of Screw Compressor Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance procedures for rotating equipment, motors, electrical distribution equipment, valves, transmitters, instrumentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safe and profitable operation of the facility.
• Manages and monitors and adjusts operating process for capacity and efficiency
• Manages and achieves plant fixed and variable cost goals, to meet targets
• Delivers defined value in annual productivity savings through cost reduction and six sigma projects.
• Directly responsible for a small team of operations technicians and professional drivers
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: OSHA PSM/RMP, DOT, FDA, HPFBI, DEC, EPA etc.
• Adheres to all internal company policies, programs, and standards.
• Maintains relationships with suppliers and customers to meet contractual obligations.
• Responsible recruitment, training, professional development, and performance management of employees
• Develop, plan, and execute short, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure reliable, cost-effective operations.
• Manage the sites portfolio of capital and expense projects
• Maintains facility QA program and facilitates both customer and corporate audits
• Maintains documentation of equipment and process changes (MOC, Variance, MVF, QA)
• Engages internal and external engineering resources to support project needs or technical assistance
• Places high value on team building and effective communications across the organization.
• Reacts urgently to plant issues, garnering the required resources to minimize impact to customers and the business
• Additional responsibilities include supporting periodic operations, training, and maintenance activities at our other facilities.
• Periodic travel between the Pekin, IL and Laporte, IN Facilities required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pekin, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have proven knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Systems?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Operations management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Plant management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Preventative & corrective maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Six Sigma: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location