Chemical Plant Manager

**_Do you have chemical plant experience? Do you have management experience? Are you a hands-on manager that will work right along with your team? If so, this may be the job for you_**

The Plant Manager is responsible for oversight and management of the overall operations of the manufacturing site. The Site Manager manages and oversees production, quality assurance, materials planning/scheduling, shipping/receiving, security, and maintenance.

**Skills and Abilities Include**:

- 5+ years of progressive experience in, chemical production is required. Detailed knowledge of chemical unit operations and project engineering.
- Experience in plant project and process engineering. 2-5 years preferred.
- HAZOP / PHA experience required
- PSM experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (nice to have but not required)

**Personal Attributes Include**:

- Strong organization skills with attention to detail along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments
- Must demonstrate initiative and be a change agent.
- Demonstrates superior analytical skills and the ability to initiate and/or assist problem-solving activities in operations, logistics, safety, and environmental areas.
- Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions. Able to quickly and creatively troubleshoot and problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to meet concurrent deadlines. Work effectively under pressure to produce accurate results.
- Must be a team participant. Effective interaction with Engineering, EH&S, Customer Service, and Sales is a requirement.

**Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include**:

- Ensure all operations are carried out in a safe and responsible manner. Must insure all internal and regulatory safety requirements are met. Ensure GPS program objectives are achieved.
- Management of manufacturing site employees including Plant Manager, Laboratory staff, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, site Customer Service, and Office personnel. Provides site leadership to execute plant operations in a safe and efficient manner, meeting site commercial objectives.
- Responsible for the coordination of the maintenance of equipment and plant facility
- Participate in the development of capital budgets for the site. Works closely with Operations Management and Engineering to develop and execute CAPEX Projects.
- Participates in the development of strategic and operational objectives with the VP of Operations, Director of Plant Operations, and Director of Engineering.
- Accountable for establishing and maintaining a safe, productive working environment through the enforcement of company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for effective interfacing with applicable civic and regulatory agencies.
- Manage site budgets
- Plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency
- Any other business activities as required.

**Compensation**:

- In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $113,600 - $159,000 CAD. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.

**NACHURS** is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, **NACHURS®** has been the industry leader in **NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. **Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 - formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into the turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold into oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON, and Belle Plaine, SK.

**COMPANY CULTURE**

**_ Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer_**

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

**_ Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people_**

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over one hundred years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

**_ Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce_**

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive comp