Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of the Rock, Hill, SC Performance Chemicals facility, to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished to meet business requirements.

• Leads all aspects of the daily operations of the facility to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Promotes and encourages safe work practices, environmental stewardship, and the principles of Responsible Care. Promotes and maintains the positive reputation within the community.
• Oversees and directs the assignments of the Rock Hill Operations Leadership Team to meet business requirements. Regularly mentors and develops Rock Hill team members.
• Tracks the planned expenses and capital spending for the site and works with Corporate Finance to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley protocols.
• Develops and fosters an open environment by encouraging open communications among team members. Provides constructive performance feedback and coaches employees to improve performance.
• Interacts with local, State and Federal agencies to maintain and grow these importantrelationships.
• Effectively manages the deployment of all resources for the facility.
• Provides the required reporting structure that tracks and demonstrates the successful operation of the facility.
• Maintains confidentiality of company information (policies, salaries, expenditure, etc.).
• Responds to changing customer demands while maintaining the integrity of the operations of the plant.
• Reporting relationships: 4 peers, 6 direct reports and up to 50 indirect reports.
• Up to 10% travel required and available evenings and weekends for consultation as required.
• Member and active contributor to the PC Operations Leadership Team.

• Responsible for the daily operations of the plant with a primary emphasis on safety, health and environmental compliance, financial and production performance, and training and development of employees/.
• Champions the facilities Zero Harm & Zero Waste culture.
• Leads the facility to ensure all Team Members abide by the Koppers Like Saving Rules and SH&E Policies

Qualifications

• BS Degree in an Engineering, Chemistry, or Operations discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of managing people.
• Experience with Change Management and leadership development.
• Experience in financial reporting, with a knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley protocols.
• Safety, health, environmental awareness. Experience with Responsible Care is a plus.
• Displays an affinity for the facilities location and works to achieve operational excellence.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with customers, suppliers, contractors and peer groups in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated Leadership and Communication skills across all levels of a Manufacturing facility.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.