New Job: Plant Manager

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Plant Manager

Direct Production, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering. Lead the effort to improve overall productivity and profitability. Solid track record mentoring and developing personnel. 

Responsible for overall safe and efficient plant operations. This position is also responsible for coaching and developing subordinate staff. Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for management of all plant operations. 
• Responsible for oversight of Environmental, Health and Safety compliance through implementation and enforcement of all governmental regulations. 
• Responsible for administration and enforcement of Homeland Security 
• Control of operation costs in order to achieve budget. 
• Directing Managers in equipment maintenance and protection programs to maximize life expectancy of all hard assets. 
• Oversee customer satisfaction through producing and delivering on-time products in proper quantities, shipping and correct invoicing. 
• Implement long-term planning concepts, directives and goals as outlined by Senior Corporate Management. 
• Responsible for employee compliance with all operations and plant operating policies and procedures. 
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and management. 

The ideal background would include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. MBA preferred but not required. 
• 7+ years of management experience. 
• Proven track record of leadership, productivity improvement, profitability and personnel development while maintaining site Health, Safety and Environmental standards 
• 10+ years of process industry experience.

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New Job: Senior Technical Manager: Hydrometallurgy

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Summary:

The Senior Technical Manager will be a key part of the organization by providing technical leadership to meet the process engineering and technical needs in Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX/EW). The incumbent will manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of a solvent extraction electrowinning plant.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct process improvements. 
• Lead technical support. 
• Supervise engineers and technicians.
• Manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of solvent extraction electrowinning plant.    
• Direct the SX/EW Engineering Department. 
• Propose and manage environmental technology projects related to SX/EW operations. 
• Coordinate with corporate EH&S department to ensure environmental compliance.
• Direct the planning, scheduling, technical project management and execution of activities for major technical projects at the SX/EW facilities including providing cost-effective process recommendations and completion of projects on budget and on time for start up and operations. 
• Evaluate performance of SX/EW processes:  analyze operating data, develop mass and energy balances, recommend new or improved practices, processes, equipment, etc., to improve metallurgical and economical performance.  
• Coordinate and direct activities of outside engineering or consulting companies and other contractors in the execution of process engineering/ technical projects or studies. 
• Supervise, develop and evaluate performance of technicians and engineers.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) technology
• Minimum BS degree in Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
• Computer competency in working with and developing system solutions. 
• Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise experience

About Our Client:


Our client is one of the top producers in the world of a key product that is used in a variety of markets. Recent acquisitions and the development of a new state-of-the-art production facility in the U.S. ensure that they will maintain this lead.  Key to their success and market domination is the use of unique processing technologies and equipment that allow them to meet tough customer specifications.

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New Job: Sr. Project Manager: Leadership Role with High Visibility

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Summary:

The Senior Project Manager will enjoy high visibility and will allow a professional to exercise leadership while also being a key contributor to the engineering function.  

The incumbent will manage an engineering team, but will also provide general engineering support that may include managing projects, capital review, design, equipment diagnostics, process trouble shooting, and project management responsibility.  The Project Manager must lead with a high energy level and make things happen while aiming to adhere to crucial safety measures & increase plant productivity and efficiency.   

This senior project role provides a single engineering liaison for contact among various departments and the corporate office, engineering firms and construction firms to drive and track new major projects including all documentation and follow-up.  The incumbent will monitor spending, on-time deliveries and the collection of details for all projects at the manufacturing location.  The incumbent will  ensure good engineering principles and practices are applied so that projects are designed, constructed, and maintained in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. 

Other key responsibilities:

• Work place and project safety. 
• Develop scope of services for contractors, consultants, and local work force for all assigned projects.
• Assembles project team, identifies needed resources, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Manages project budget.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on projects.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Review, track and forecast project time and cost estimates monthly.
• Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.
• Prepare and conduct project meetings as needed.
• Prepare requisitions for equipment and services as required.
• Perform engineering calculations as required.
• Recommend new processes where needed for quality improvement, cost reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Evaluate project performance.
• Prepare Authorization for Expense (AFE) documentation utilizing supplier information, cost standards, and technical information available to acquire funding for the project. 

Experience and Requirements:

• BS Degree – Engineering. 
• 10 years project management experience in an industrial environment.
• Examples of projects in excess of $30MM.
• Effective communications & leadership skills. 
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Project financial acumen and the ability to read and interpret prints and specifications.

Our Client:

Our client holds a significant competitive advantage in the world, as they are one of the largest producers in the world of key products necessary for a wide range of applications.  Solid financials have allowed the client to put aside significant cash reserves to allow for expansion in the coming years. 

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