What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Clements Fluids?
Are you:
- Competitive, self-assured, outgoing, and fast-paced?
- Do you have the rock-hard drive, focus, and determination to win?
- Are you dynamic and want to make a difference?
If this sounds like you, keep reading. The Clements Fluids Operations team is looking for someone with an Oil & Gas/Drilling Fluids background, a track record of proven operational success as a high achiever who is driven by effectiveness and efficiency!
You will enjoy working here if you have a deep desire for one or more of the following three things:
- Meaningful work
- Winning with impact
- Operational excellence
Clements Fluids exists to unearth and unleash the God-given potential in every well and every person we encounter. Since 1985, we’ve built relationships on a foundation of trust, discipline, and excellence, delivering the highest quality products and services in the oil and gas industry. Over the years, Clements Fluids has become a trusted advisor in the field.
We encourage our team to learn and grow in their faith, build intentional and uplifting relationships with co-workers, and bring light into the industry. We remain a purpose-driven, family business with over 100 employees and 10 locations.
Clements Fluids is looking for incredible people to join our team and help accomplish our mission. Together, we will make sure the job is Well Done!
Step 1 - To apply: follow this link: Clements Fluids Career Page
Step 2 - Must complete: Clements Fluids Survey
Step 3 - Be sure to share with us how you will help us take this role to the next level!
The Plant Manager will manage the daily operations of facility including management of all plant personnel. You will lead, manage, and be accountable for the plant operations. The Plant manager will plan, direct, and coordinate daily operations, inventory, and quality control. He or she will also ensure company policies and procedures are always followed by overseeing all levels of staff activity and performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (following are accountabilities included but not limited to):
1. Leadership/Management/Accountability - Provide leadership and direction to the team within the plant to ensure the achievement of operational goals and objectives.
- Lead and inspire functional team to achieve organizational and departmental goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with the company’s strategy, mission, vision and core values.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to empower employees and build a high-performing team.
- Initiate and manage employee discussions when development or performance management is required, ensuring issues are addressed constructively and with respect.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence through daily leadership interactions.
- Leadership success is defined by the ability to develop, empower, and elevate the performance of the team and is measured by the collective achievements, outcomes and growth of the direct reports.
- Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring production schedules and targets are met.
- Manage inventory and raw material procurement to maintain optimal supply levels.
- Implement process improvements to maximize productivity, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
- Monitor equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
- Ensure that products meet or exceed quality standards for customer specifications.
- Coordinate with sales and logistics teams to meet customer demands and deadlines.
- Monitor customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in production or service.
- Enforce industry and company safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Conduct safety training and risk assessments regularly for the team.
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Lead the response to HSE incidents, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Manage the plant budget, including cost control and profitability
- Analyze production data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and inform decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency
Attributes & Skills
- Positive and self-driven
- Accountable and embraces constructive conflict
- Disciplined, structured, and organized
- Leadership and coaching
- Financial acumen
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal communication
Education, Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and/or any combination of education and experience totaling 5 years, with minimum of 3 years in a direct supervisory or management role.
- 5 years of experience in plant operations, preferably in oil and gas or manufacturing, including people leadership
- Working knowledge of best practices for HSE, quality assurance and control, and DOT compliance.
- Experience in manufacturing and applying lean/six sigma production principles.
- Proficient using a computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Work Context
- Works outdoors in all weather conditions. Heavy lifting and travel required.
