Plant Manager

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

PLANT MANAGER - St Catharines

Kemira is a global chemicals company that provides expertise and tailored combinations of chemicals to improve our customers’ water, energy and raw material efficiency. We help customers create more value by applying our expertise where water meets chemistry. Kemira aims to promote sustainable economic, environmental and social development in all of our activities.

We are looking for a Plant Manager for our St. Catharines Manufacturing facility in our Pulp & Paper business segment. This position translates the operations goals of customer satisfaction, Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality into operational policies and procedures. The role also identifies and employs the necessary resources to satisfy stated goals in a safe and efficient manner within budgetary guidelines. Provides leadership to production, plant services and warehouse/distribution in order to produce, package or load, and ship products per customer specifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee safe and environmentally conscious operations on a daily basis for the manufacturing of quality products produced in a timely and cost efficient manner.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished products.
• Direct the planning layout of equipment, workflow and workforce utilization.
• Instill standards of excellence in site management team.
• Follow all safety procedures and ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies.
• Identify and provide necessary resources for training in all regulatory areas to ensure all employees operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Ensure implementation of Kemira policies, programs and standards.
• Develop and implement local plant procedures.
• Prepare annual plant operations financial budgets.
• Monitor plant expenditures to stay within budgeted allowance.
• Recommend and justify capital projects for the site; manage project design and installation.
• Represent Kemira to the community by participation in community projects and committees.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic Manufacturing environment, learning from successful professionals with specialized knowledge and experience.
• Work with a global company that is committed to innovation, cares for people and is dedicated to customer success.
• Competitive total compensation package including group health benefits and retirement savings plan.

What you need:

• Four year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years’ chemical plant management experience or a minimum of 8 years’ experience in one or more chemical plant management functions: production, materials management, technical, engineering or maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years’ prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft applications and SAP (Ideal).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Bilingual preferable).
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast paced, high stress environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with capital/project management.
• Experience with operations accounting and budgeting.
• Experience dealing with Hazardous Materials.

Please apply with resume and cover letter no later than November 30, 2024 online at www.kemira.com/en/careers.

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those interested however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.