Plant Manager

Who are we?
At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

The Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of plant performance. All objectives will be met through a team effort that assures product will be produced in a safe, productive manner at the highest quality standards. He or she will also delegate authority and direct the management team in production, quality, materials control, maintenance, packaging, and shipping.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Monitor plant processes for high quality.
• Manage the daily operation of the manufacturing facility.
• Manage operations through four direct reports.
• Remain in compliance with all HSE and ISO requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and issue production and performance reports.
• Create climate of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with maintenance management to develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• BS/BA Degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years' management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years' experience as a Plant Manager with full operational control.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience with batch blending/manufacturing, liquid transfer, and packaging operations.
• Occasional domestic travel.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• Lubricant, grease and/or fuel blending and packaging
• Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certification

COMPETENCIES:

• Business Acumen & Partnership - Demonstrated ability to understand the business and align activities to meet business and employee needs at both strategic and operational levels.
• Communication - Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to, understand the perspectives of others, and proposes solutions; provides timely follow-up.
• Delivers Results - Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities to help the business and the team be successful. Track record of high-performance and holding others accountable.
• Drive- Positive energy, ambitious, courageous, flexible but decisive, with the ability to take on continuous and complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities.
• Emotional Maturity - Ability to withstand pressure and manage emotions effectively to create the right effect on people and organization.
• Ethics & Integrity - High degree of personal integrity in all business dealings.
• Functional Skill - General awareness, exposure, and understanding across manufacturing operations/production, HSE, ISO, Continuous Improvement, Lean principles.
• Influencing & Engagement Skills - Ability to proactively engage and influence others at all levels, at times without formal authority. Confidence and ability to have critical conversations, if necessary.
• Judgment/Decision-Making - Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make wise decisions, often without all facts and information or high levels of direction.
• Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification - Ability to frame clear problem statements and use objective information and data to help solve complex business challenges and generate options and solutions for business leaders. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that contribute value to the business.
• Teamwork/Collaboration - A great team player with a great attitude, good customer service orientation, and focused on delivering outstanding results to their clients and the business, overall.
• Demonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence
• Demonstration of Calumet Leadership Principles - Act Like an Owner, Build Teams, Character, Decision-Making, Execution

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.