Plant Manager

Introduction

HeiQ (www.heiq.com, LSE: HEIQ) is a Swiss IP creator and established global brand in materials and textile innovation. Founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) and listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market since 2020, HeiQ is focused on improving the lives of billions of people world-wide by adding hygiene, comfort, protection and sustainability to the products we use every day. HeiQ has strong IPs which are at the forefront of global technology. Active in multiple markets: textiles, carpets, antimicrobial plastics, conductive coatings, medical devices, probiotic household cleaners, personal care and hospital hygiene, HeiQ has created some of the most effective, durable and high-performance technologies in these markets today. A trusted innovation partner for over 300 global brands and with a substantial R&D pipeline, HeiQ has won multiple awards such as the Swiss technology and the Swiss Environmental award and gained a strong reputation for the ESG and sustainable downstream effect of its innovations. HeiQ researches new solutions for partners, delivers scaled up manufacturing from its sites across the world and helps partners with go-to-market launches - aiming for lab to consumer in months.

In order to continue our growth story, we are looking for an experienced

Plant Manager, Calhoun Georgia (100%)

In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for the manufacturing and production function in our chemical plant in Calhoun (Georgia 13'000 tpa), which will include the day to day management of people and processes. You will be part of the local management team and report directly to the Director of Operations.

Your responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

You are

Personal Skills:

• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Task-driven
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Must be able to relate to peers, subordinates, and external customers maintaining a professional demeanor
• Must present a positive attitude
• Must look and be professional.

You bring

Education, Training and Experience

• Proven work experience as a manager
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy including ERP systems and MS Office

We offer

• Impact on a global scale with the products we manufacture
• An attractive salary based on experience
• An extraordinary team
• Health insurance
• Paid time-off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• STD & LTD.

Interested?

Does that sound like a great challenge to you? Then we look forward to receiving your application asap. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. We will be in touch as soon as possible.

About us

HeiQ is three-in-one company: Scientific research, Specialty materials manufacturing and Consumer ingredient branding, all for improving the lives of billions of people by adding functionalities to all kinds of materials. HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation creating some of the most effective, durable and high-performance textile technologies in the market today.

• Founded in 2005 during a hike in the Swiss Alps
• Listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market (LSE: HEIQ) since 2020
• Founders: Carlo Centonze & Dr. Murray Height
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) spin-off
• More than 200 professionals of 30 nationalities in 13 countries on 5 continents
• Boundless academic research network and internal development specialists
• Today, PhD’s around the world are working on HeiQ projects
• Swiss headquarters with subsidiaries in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and USA
• 35,000 tons per year manufacturing capacity in its sites in Switzerland, Australia & USA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calhoun, GA 30701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $60,000 - $100,000