Plant Manager

1. Plans daily production activities: Develops an action plan for production and makes necessary changes in accordance with efficient operations, cost factors, deadlines, and the requirements of distribution channels and business customers. Establishes production and quality control standards or discusses them with the Operations Control Center (OCC) management team to establish them. Determines production priorities while considering operational efficiency and cost factors. Establishes and monitors performance indicators and ensures that productivity targets are met. Balances operating costs and financial objectives. Approves work orders.

2. Analyzes production and quality issues: Prepares and/or reviews reports on production, quality control, maintenance, and operations to determine the causes of non-compliance with product specifications and operational and production issues. Determines actions to be taken to improve operations. Ensures that products comply with specifications and that sufficient quantities are available for customers.  Assigns actions to be taken and follows up on them through the INTELEX system. Conducts root cause analyses as needed.

3. Ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards: Ensures that staffing needs are met. Ensures the maintenance of facilities and equipment. Ensures that all operational procedures, standards, and safety and environmental plans are followed and complied with.  Manages accident investigations and all resulting activities. Regularly evaluates safety and environmental plans and makes necessary changes.

4. Provides coaching and development for production team members: Ensures that staffing needs are met. Provides training and supervision to team members in order to achieve local and company objectives. Develops development programs for team members and supports them in their efforts to achieve quantity and quality objectives. Assists in their career development. Conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback on results achieved.

5. Maintains effective working relationships: Ensures communication between management, employees, and their representatives. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and concerns of team members. Encourages the sharing of experiences and makes knowledge and expertise accessible. Participates in contract negotiations with unions or employee committees.

6. Process improvement: Suggests and implements ways to improve processes and performance indicators. Finds ways to improve efficiency and reliability. Participates in technical development projects or studies. Recommends quality and safety procedures, as well as changes to local procedures and action plans.

7. Manages the budget: Prepares and manages expenses (production and maintenance) in accordance with service and company guidelines. Makes proposals to optimize operations. Bases decisions on operating expenses. Ensures the profitability of investments. Performs cost analyses and takes the necessary measures. Publishes the corresponding administrative reports.

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Education and knowledge

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in engineering 

• Training: air separation plant, hydrogen,  cogeneration technology, as required. 

• Knowledge: business acumen, oral and written communication skills, good knowledge of laws and regulations relating to labor relations, the environment, and occupational health and safety.

Required experience

More than 10 years of experience in a continuous operational environment, preferably in the chemical industry sector