Encapsys Aspen Plant Manager

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Plant Manager is accountable for leading all aspects of operations at the Aspen Plant, ensuring the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, employee engagement, and environmental performance. This role requires a dynamic, results-driven leader who can foster a culture of continuous improvement, empower high-performing teams, and align plant operations with strategic business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute plant goals and objectives that support business strategy.
• Enhance a culture of continuous improvement, employee involvement and daily management to deliver day-to-day business objectives.
• Ensure a safe and environmentally healthy working environment consistent with regulatory standards and company policies. Maintain RC14001 Standards.
• Sustain a compliant environmental record and reduce any environmental hazards and risks that might be presented.
• Develop staff to allow attraction and retention of qualified, high performing individuals.
• Prepare staff and facilities to meet changing capacity, new product growth, customer or business expectations aligned with Encapsys strategic plan.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration between Encapsys departments, our customer and our vendors.
• Prepare plant operating budget to align with strategic objectives.
• Provide the inspiration needed within the workforce - through own actions and through the motivated action of other plant leaders - to drive all aspects of our culture, vision and values, including personal accountability and the desire to meet customer needs.
• Examine and improve work policies for the plant such that engagement and sense of fairness is well served and reflected in being "an employer of choice" within the geographical area of the plant.
• Serve as an Encapsys representative with customers, municipality, community, suppliers and partners.
• Manage assets and make capital investment recommendations based on development of business cases
• SAFETY - Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing of safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying Site Hazards and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.
• QUALITY - Become familiar with, understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.
• HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING - All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of the regulations and company policies regarding the management of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste handlers shall receive detailed instruction on the proper handling, collecting, labeling, and transporting of hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA regulations. Instructions shall also include whom to notify in case of a spill and proper procedures for spill response. Educational requirements include the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Instructions on handling hazardous waste shall come from the hazardous waste manager or appropriate designee.

Responsible Care

1. Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance to requirements.
2. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
3. Minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy while performing job tasks.
4. Contribute to continuous improvement of the environmental, health, safety, security and Responsible Care performance and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Process Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the chemical industry.

• Proven ability to lead operational transformation and change management.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Demonstrated success in managing growth and executing capital projects or programs.

• Results-driven mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.

• Strong leadership capabilities, with a history of building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and making data-driven decisions.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

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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.