Our first fumed silica plant was built at Tuscola, Illinois, in 1958. Currently, our site has 9 manufacturing units that produces hydrophobic fumed silica and the site also packages hydrophilic fumed silica. These products serve all types of applications, including adhesives and sealants, coatings, personal care, pharmaceuticals, silicones, thermoset composites and electrophotographic printing.
For more than 65 years, our manufacturing facility has been committed to maintaining the highest standards in safety, health and environmental (SH&E) performance while positively impacting the community in which we operate.
In the role of Facility General Manager you will manage manufacturing facility, production, as well as all other cross-functional activities. The FGM is a key player to develop the team and the technology change to set the site for success for the coming decades. Hence, we are looking for a strong leader with enthusiasm and vision for strategic and long-term development of the site, with passion for people development, strong personal safety and process safety commitment and solid understanding in Lean principles.
• Are you a positive, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for building relationships with customers, prospects, and colleagues?
• Are you driven to win? Are you known for your integrity, for always doing the right thing?
• Are you curious, coachable, and passionate about learning but at the same time also a coach, mentor and role model for your team and peers? Are you interested in technology and sustainable business?
If so, please consider the opportunity we have for You to join our team!
How You Will Make an Impact:- Ensures safe production of products that meet customers' needs for quality and quantity. Facility generally comprises of more than three production units; chemical processes are complex because of their volume and variety, specialized nature or strategic position in terms of new markets or geographies. May oversee other smaller facilities.
- Manages activities of plant's cross-functional staff and ensures compliance with all company and external standards/regulations for Manufacturing, Sales, SH&E, Finance, Quality, HR, and Community Affairs.
- Develops a culture where all employees pursue continuous improvement. Ensures improvement of process capability / reliability, resulting in less process variability and reduction in generation of off-quality material. Ensures safe, reliable and cost effective manufacturing of standard recipe products. Ensures that the appropriate management of change process is followed for recipe modification. Effectively manages local measurement capability, resulting in desired levels of measurement error for expected testing of Cabot products.
- Demonstrates commitment to effective Human Resource processes and effectively promotes the necessity of excellence in these activities throughout the site.
- Establishes and implements local initiatives that enhance effective utilization of plant assets through prudent management of fixed and variable costs. Ensures long-term integrity and fit for purpose of all facility assets. Efficiently manages capital budget through use of the capital management system.
- Plans and monitors departmental budgets and expenditures to meet financial cost targets and objectives established through formal planning processes.
- Leads community outreach that includes development, implementation, and participation in a facility plan consistent with our neighbor's choice of philosophy. Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.
- Effectively practices Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, direct as well as matrix reports, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.
What You Will Bring to Cabot:- In-depth knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and safety procedures. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement process and techniques. Strong focus on safety and environmental concerns. In-depth understanding of how plant integrates with Cabot's manufacturing goals. Comprehensive knowledge of Cabot's business and industry.
- Ability to organize and manage diverse and multiple resources, including budgets. Analytical skills to evaluate a variety of dynamic and complex situations requiring innovative solutions.
- Leadership skills to motivate and lead cross-functional staff. Ability to deal with external contacts and community as needed. May require negotiations with government agencies and other entities.
Education/Experience- Bachelor/University Degree, preferably in a technical discipline.
- 10+ years manufacturing experience, including prior people/budget management experience.
How We'll Support Your Success:- Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment - We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing meaningful work.
- The pay range for this role is from $192,150 to $278,662. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, all positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, 401K savings plans, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.
- Benefits, Vacation, Etc. - We offer a competitive package of benefits.
- Feedback - we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
- Support - you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success
