Facilities Director

Aquaspersions Limited, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of high-quality water-based dispersions and emulsions, seeks an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as Plant Manager for our new production facility in Louisiana.

As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for further developing and overseeing our plant and all plant operations, delivering customer satisfaction, and playing a key role in the continued growth of our local market.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership
• Lead by example as a working manager, responsible for mentoring and coaching all employees.
• Manage the work of production employees to oversee production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods.
• Hire, train, and supervise personnel, including assigning tasks and performance evaluations.
• Manage plant administration, including demand planning function, to ensure compliance with established policies.

Efficiency and Performance

• Work closely with the Group Production Director to optimize cost and yield performance of the Plant.
• Deliver best-in-class operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant, ensuring quality and raw material utilization standards are consistently met.
• Continuously review operations activities, including local transportation activities, to ensure adherence to all Federal, State, and local laws (OSHA, EPA, FD).
• Implement Lean initiatives to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Drive efficiencies in asset utilization through proper transportation scheduling, dispatch, & driver management, ensuring customer expectations are met.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the plant.
• Drive Safety improvements across the Plant.
• Guarantee ISO quality standards are met working closely with QC Manager.
• Manage maintenance of the site, including buildings.
• Manage the selection and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Manage budgets for repairs and renewals, and contractors.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working and excelling OSHA standards.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• An excellent communicator.
• Good attention to detail with excellent analytical and organization skills.
• Self-motivated and shows initiative.
• Is an excellent problem solver.
• Familiarity with fleet management, transportation, distribution, and logistics is preferred.
• Experience managing safety performance and programs.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay.
• Vacation Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full-Time Employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.