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Plant Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: 5700 Hunt Road, Valdosta, GA

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $150k-$165k

Travel: 20%

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability. 

Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization) 

Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment. 

Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Plant Manager to join our Valdosta team! The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of an ERCO manufacturing facility, providing strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of plant operations, including safety, environmental performance, production, quality, reliability, compliance, financial management, and people leadership. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of quality products while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and training obligations. The Plant Manager leads and develops site personnel, manages budgets and capital resources, drives continuous improvement and asset reliability initiatives, and oversees risk management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity activities.

Acting as the primary link between corporate leadership and the local operation, the Plant Manager translates ERCO's strategic objectives into site-level actions and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and employee engagement. The role also serves as the senior site representative and principal spokesperson within the local community, building and maintaining effective relationships with employees, labour representatives, customers, suppliers, community leaders, government agencies, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to support the long-term success, sustainability, and reputation of the facility and ERCO Worldwide.

The Role:  

• Make (or actively support) critical decisions that impact the local site (i.e., capital projects, staffing, performance, environmental, safety, supplier negotiations.
• Identify efficiency opportunities (i.e., production, cost) and/or implement appropriate solutions to optimize local plant operations.
• Monitor relevant regulations to ensure compliance in areas such as employee safety, contractor safety, local manufacturing (i.e., electrical), environment etc.
• Champion development and implementation of key people initiatives (i.e., talent development, skills planning, organization design, hiring/on-boarding, succession management etc.)
• Maintain a continuous focus on critical factors pertaining to effective plant operations (i.e., ethical practices, safety, security and environmental factors etc.)  Monitor overall employee engagement and site moral; promotes/ensures a positive/respectful workplace.  
• Monitor and interpret potential impact of industry and product market trends to ERCO, with a specific focus on assessing implications to local operations.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Pulp and Paper) or Business Administration is preferred. College Diploma in Operations and Process Controls is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in chemical manufacturing, pulp chemicals, or a related industrial process environment.
• Demonstrated success leading all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, reliability, quality, safety, environmental compliance, and business performance.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and engage multidisciplinary teams through recruitment, coaching, succession planning, performance management, and organizational development.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including responsibility for operating budgets, capital planning, cost control, and financial performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational, commercial, and financial data to support effective decision making and business performance.
• Experience applying risk-based decision-making principles to prioritize resources, manage operational risks, and drive sustainable results.
• Proven commitment to safety, process safety, Responsible Care®, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and ethical business practices.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess industry, customer, market, and product trends and translate insights into business actions.
• Experience working with customers, government agencies, regulatory authorities, industry organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization in external-facing leadership roles and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers, and vendor relationships; negotiation experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills with the ability to lead through change and drive organizational performance.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support operational, business, and stakeholder objectives.
• Knowledge of Responsible Care Codes and Practices, Quality Systems, Incident Investigation, Problem Solving, Contracts and Service Agreements, Mechanical Integrity, Process Safety, Business Platforms (JDE E-One, Dayforce, Coupa, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, KMS/MOC) is required.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you’ll love about us!

Competitive Benefits:

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Disability Insurance

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This job posting is legitimate and is for an existing vacancy!

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at tia.mukherjee@ercoworldwide.com or avneet.mangat@ercoworldwide.com.