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.

Requirements:

▶ 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