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Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.

Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet.   We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.  

As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
• Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
• Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products

If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!

This position will be responsible for operations at the Taylorsville, MS chemical facility of the Bakelite Chemicals organization. Roles and responsibilities will include safety performance, environmental compliance, customer quality, equipment reliability, cost control, housekeeping, and production.  The position reports to the Regional Director of Manufacturing and collaborates with the organization’s Safety, Environmental, Maintenance, Operations, and Quality leaders to strive for operational excellence.

Key Job Expectations

• Directly Supervises the on-site leadership and administrative team, has direct or indirect supervision over 44 associates. 
• Ensures compliance with all safety, health and environmental laws, codes and standards, reporting upward as required by policy.
• Responsible for driving Safety Culture.
• Provides leadership to personnel to drive continuous EH&S improvement, high visibility on the plant floor driving improvements and accountability.
• Works with EH&S professional staff, develops and implements programs, processes and procedures to ensure the safety and health of all associates working at the site.
• Ensures operating guides are maintained, and associates receive effective training.
• Develops and maintains a constructive relationship and dialogue between the site, the community and local regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Confirms the EH&S management system is implemented and sustained.
• Collaborates with the Finance team to develop annual and multi-year budgets and plans targeting year-after-year performance improvement.
• Manages and measures cost performance, taking corrective cost control actions.
• Develops, leads and directs site productivity improvement programs and processes, using continuous improvement tools to drive human and capital resource optimization.
• Monitors all plant costs, and explain/approve adjustments and variances, in accordance with the level of DOA.
• Manages site capital planning and spending to both reduce business and EH&S risk and improve cost and profitability.
• Ensures site maintenance is adequate and appropriate to support business reliability needs and to maximize unit up-time.
• Utilizes most effective technology assessment to improve overall process capability, yield, and configuration.
• Champions continuous improvement methodology usage across the site to reduce waste and variability.
• Works with the regional sales team to coordinate and maximize efficiency opportunities while supporting and generating value for the customer.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing managerial experience.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication (verbal & written), planning and organizational skills.
• Solution-oriented leadership and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated team building skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Highly proficient computer skills especially MS Office.
• Batch and/or continuous chemical processing knowledge would be a plus.
• Distributed control system knowledge and understanding would be plus.
• Desire to advance within the manufacturing group.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance on your first day of employment. 
• 3 weeks paid vacation. 
• 11 paid holidays. 
• Paid parental leave. 
• Paid sick time. 
• HSA with company match, when enrolled in a qualified medical plan.
• 401k with company match. 
• Annual retirement contribution.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D. 
• Company paid STD and LTD. 

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify.  For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.