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Ironwood - Plant Manager

Milliken & Company -
Portage, WI

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Job Details

Qualifications

Managerial strategic planning
Occupational health expertise
Project engineering
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Manufacturing budget management
Engineering process optimization
Project management experience in manufacturing
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
Data interpretation
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
Managing manufacturing teams
Safety management experience within manufacturing industry
Operational excellence initiatives
Financial management
Business operations
Manufacturing engineering
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Industrial plant projects
Data-driven decision making
Manufacturing company experience
Implementing lean manufacturing processes

Full Job Description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Plant Manager, Ironwood (Portage, WI)

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role oversees the safe, ethical, and efficient operation of the chemical manufacturing facility to ensure customers receive quality products on time. The Plant Manager will engage employees to improve efficiency, lower costs, and build a culture of continuous improvement. In partnership with the site team and resources across the company, this position will lead capital projects that strengthen health, safety, and sustainability, address infrastructure needs, reduce costs, support new product development, and expand capacity to meet business demand. Based at the Encapsys site in Portage, Wisconsin, near Madison, this position reports to the Director of Operations for Encapsys. The Plant Manager provides leadership for approximately 10 managers, including 4 direct reports, and 75 site employees. Portions of the plant operate on a 24/7 schedule, while other areas run 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, with occasional weekend production. The site is currently undergoing a capital expansion project and requires strong leadership to support this growth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in representing the company

Maintain high standards in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental stewardship, and quality

Foster a culture of safety and teamwork through employee engagement

Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental requirements while advancing sustainability efforts

Ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer quality requirements

Leverage resources to continuously improve safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, cost, and operational efficiency

Implement a Daily Management System to track and report key operational KPIs and review them as needed with business and division leadership

Support the strategic plans and objectives of the businesses the plant serves

Develop processes to scale and implement new products

Manage labor relations in accordance with company policies

Maintain inventory within established limits to support short-term and seasonal demand

Prepare and maintain records needed to manage and control operations

Hire, train, and adjust staffing as needed to meet sales demand within budget and standard cost targets

Provide strong leadership to direct reports through performance management, timely feedback and recognition, coaching, performance reviews, salary planning, career development discussions, and relationship-building that drives engagement and results

Key Experience includes:

- Plant leadership of a manufacturing organization, preferably in the chemical industry
- Process improvement and engineering
- Capital project management
- Process Safety Management
- Talent acquisition and development

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

10+ years of experience leading managers and hourly employees in a chemical or similar manufacturing environment

Project management experience involving the installation of new equipment, such as reactors and systems, within an existing facility using capital expenditure funding

Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Operational Excellence, safety, and continuous improvement practices

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and government regulations

Excellent communication and active listening skills

Strong leadership skills supported by excellent communication, strategic planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Demonstrated ability to evaluate data from multiple sources, make informed decisions, align teams with strategic goals, and apply financial acumen to improve material usage, plant costs, and volume management

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

Working knowledge of ISO Quality and Environmental Standards

6 Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Experience working in PSM regulated facilities

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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