Plant Operations Manager (Chemicals)
- Full-time
Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for our chemical manufacturing client. This is an in-office position located in the Magnolia, Arkansas area with up to 20% domestic travel as necessary. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
· Base salary of $165k - $195k DOE plus bonus opportunity and full benefits
· Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
· Supervisory and budgetary experience required
· OSHA PSM Plant experience required
Responsibilities:
▶ Lead plant operations with a strong focus on HSEQ, cost control, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.
▶ Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance, compliance, operating costs, material variances, capital projects, and lean manufacturing practices.
▶ Ensure all field personnel understand, follow, and comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and operational discipline.
▶ Coach and mentor in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of accurate, actionable corrective and preventive action plans.
▶ Develop and deliver training for field personnel on safe work practices, including incident reporting, root cause analysis, and company safety programs.
▶ Meet or exceed targets for production goals, on time shipping and operating costs; identify performance gaps and partner across the company to implement sustainable improvements.
▶ Manage operations resources to ensure adequate workforce coverage and operational continuity.
▶ Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and HSEQ teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
Requirements:
▶ Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
▶ Supervisory and budgetary experience required
▶ OSHA PSM Plant experience required