General Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

We are seeking a General Manager for a chemical manufacturing operation in Minden, Louisiana. The General Manager has P&L responsibility for all Minden operations and is part of the executive leadership team. Operations include safety, quality, manufacturing, lab operations, logistics, maintenance, sales, and marketing.

Salary: $130,000-$170,000 DOE + variable compensation

Benefits:

• Health insurance consisting of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, STD, & LTD Insurance – 100% paid by the company.
• PTO - 160 hours per year. 200 hours after two years.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match.
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Essential Functions

• Model company values and provide leadership to all functions of the site.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, and profitable operation of the site.
• Optimize site productivity by maximizing sales and improving operations.
• Develop a budget, manage the operation to budget, and report on financial performance to the executive leadership team.
• Ensure the site's long-term viability by planning for maintenance, capital projects, and other improvements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop a high-performing team at all levels of the organization.
• Evolve the strategy for the site, including possible expansion into adjacent or new products.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.

Competencies, Experience, and Education:

Required

• Ability to operate with complete trust, discretion, and autonomy.
• Demonstrated excellence in multiple relevant functions (operations, sales, finance, etc.)
• Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to lead by direct authority and by influence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address operational inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Ability to perform this through multiple approaches.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to develop and execute a vision for the future of the site.

Preferred

• Background in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations organization.
• 5 years of experience working in a growing small business.

Applicants are required to be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b. Applicants much also be able to obtain explosives licenses, which includes passing a criminal background check and a drug test.