Westlake Chemical Corporation

Plant Manager

Westlake Chemical Corporation$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Engineering preferred.
  • 10+ years of management experience necessary.
  • Strong team development and leadership skills required.
  • Previous progressive experience in PVC injection molding preferred.
  • Proven problem-solving and management capabilities needed.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Local residency in or near Wichita Falls, Texas required.

Responsibilities

  • Review plant operations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Manage plant cost-effectiveness while keeping staff informed on financial status.
  • Facilitate staff meetings to address problems and set improvement goals.
  • Conduct Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) meetings to promote safety culture.
  • Engage in local community activities to bolster company reputation.
  • Approve various reports and status updates related to plant operations and employee changes.
  • Prepare and manage the plant budget, including approval of expenditures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and team training.
  • Involvement in community-building activities.
  • Leadership role with direct impact on operations and employee development.
Full Job Description

SUMMARY

Directs the activities of each department through supervisors, who are responsible to produce effective results within their areas of responsibilities to ensure optimum product availability and line efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reviews and checks operation of the plant to meet OHSA regulations.
  • Runs the plant on a cost-effective basis and keeps subordinates informed of the financial health of the plant.
  • Conducts staff meetings to learn and solve problems, to listen to suggestions for improvement and to establish goals.
  • Conducts HS&E meetings execute plant safety to all levels of employees.
  • Participates in local Plant Managers' meetings and attends community activities to enhance Company image in area.
  • Approves daily, monthly, and annual reports and bid comparisons, status changes of employees, and process change in technical improvements.
  • Prepares, reviews and controls plant budget, and executes AFE's.
  • Makes recommendations on improvements that will increase earnings and reduce costs.
  • Proposes Company policy that will lead the plant administration in a good manner.
  • Recommends proper approaches to keep contractors performing well in maintenance and engineering.
  • Recommends proper work force for special projects which were assigned to plant people to handle.
  • Ensure quality goals are met.
  • Maintain accurate production records and goals.
  • Maintain labor, equipment cost and materials to ensure continued production to remain within projected budgets.
  • Performs special projects as assigned and other coordinating activities as required to operate the plant on a cost-effective basis.

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have Bachelor's degree. BS degree in Engineering is preferred.
  • Must have at least 10 years' experience in a management role.
  • Must have people skills - Developing teams, training, coaching, facilitating and guiding.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in PVC injection molding is preferred.
  • Demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective management skills.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in a written and verbal manner.
  • Must be residing in or near Wichita Falls, Texas to commute daily into the plant.

About Westlake Chemical Corporation

Westlake Chemical is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals and fabricated products that enhance the daily lives of people around the planet. The tires we ride on, the plastic wrap that keeps our meats and produce fresh, the pipes that are essential to ensuring clean water, the frames that secure our windows and doors, Westlake plays a vital role in supplying the building blocks for these products and many more.

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Learn more about Westlake Chemical Corporation
Size
14,550 employees
Market Cap
$13.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$330 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$7.5 billion
NASDAQ

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