Plant Operations Manager (Chemicals)

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.