Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for our chemical manufacturing client. This is an in-office position located in the Magnolia, Arkansas area with up to 20% domestic travel as necessary. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. · Base salary of $165k - $195k DOE plus bonus opportunity and full benefits· Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment· Supervisory and budgetary experience required· OSHA PSM Plant experience required Responsibilities:▶ Lead plant operations with a strong focus on HSEQ, cost control, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards. ▶ Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance, compliance, operating costs, material variances, capital projects, and lean manufacturing practices. ▶ Ensure all field personnel understand, follow, and comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and operational discipline. ▶ Coach and mentor in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of accurate, actionable corrective and preventive action plans. ▶ Develop and deliver training for field personnel on safe work practices, including incident reporting, root cause analysis, and company safety programs. ▶ Meet or exceed targets for production goals, on time shipping and operating costs; identify performance gaps and partner across the company to implement sustainable improvements. ▶ Manage operations resources to ensure adequate workforce coverage and operational continuity. ▶ Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and HSEQ teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
Requirements:
▶ Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment▶ Supervisory and budgetary experience required▶ OSHA PSM Plant experience required
