Plant Manager - Marsing

About the position

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. At American Vanguard, we believe in growth, innovation, and opportunity. We understand that a successful business is built on the strength of its people which is why we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential. AMVAC, an American Vanguard company has an opportunity for a Plant Manager at their Marsing, Idaho location. The Plant Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of all activities involved in the Operation & Maintenance of a 24 hour, 5 day/week operational chemical process unit, utilizing highly hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper implementation of plant policies, programs and standards consistent with corporate policies.
• Control the execution of manufacturing, product quality, waste generation, operations expenses, receiving of raw materials, and shipment of finished goods through a well-qualified workforce.
• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance of operations that ensures the most effective return of assets.
• Display a continuous improvement mindset and use progressive visual tools, production reporting, employee involvement teams, performance measurement, and other techniques to improve facility performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, supply chain, quality, commercial, regulatory, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Foster a culture where the team understands and demonstrates the company's core values.
• Attract, develop and retain personnel that are aligned with the company's values and principles.
• Participate in training of new hires and the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Training Program as required.
• Participate in evaluation and certification of personnel for operational capability.
• Mentor and coach the site leadership team to nurture a culture of responsible safety, operational excellence, and personal accountability to achieve business goals.
• Research, develop, implement, and optimize chemical processes to improve production efficiency, yield, and quality while reducing costs.
• Monitor plant equipment and processes, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Analyze production data, prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), and present findings to management.
• Coordinate and participate in long-range plant infrastructure improvement and expansion planning, organizational design and succession planning, as well as efficiency analysis.
• Prepare annual operations and capital budgets and maintain conformance to those budgetary limits.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all company policies, safety standards, environmental permits and regulations.
• Continually improve safety performance by addressing physical, process, system, and culture opportunities throughout the plant.
• Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards and conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Manage emergency response drills and ensure team is appropriately prepared to respond to varied scenarios.
• Ensure Plant facility and grounds meet or exceed the security guidelines set forth by the corporation.
• Work with the quality assurance and control leader to ensure the plant quality facilities, documentation, methods/techniques, and staff capability meet or exceed industry standards.
• Ensure all plant employees are trained on procedures and adhere to the expectations of regulatory intent.
• Investigate with plant personnel quality incidents to correct all deficiencies in a timely and cost-effective manner and to prevent recurrence of identified issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, business or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years management experience in a chemical process manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations which apply to the Facility
• Possess excellent leadership skills including effective delegation
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and environmental compliance
• Lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement methodology experience is preferred
• ERP systems knowledge and understanding of MRP, and material control & inventory transaction reporting is desirable
• Must pass post-offer drug test, background check and other appropriate tests as required

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred
• Lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement methodology experience is preferred
• ERP systems knowledge and understanding of MRP, and material control & inventory transaction reporting is desirable

Benefits

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchasing Plan offered
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday time off
• Wellness program