Plant Manager, US-LAWN, KS

As the Plant Manager, you will be a strategic business partner, managing all aspects of the Lawrence Kansas site, including EHS, human resources, quality, production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering.  You will develop annual fixed and variable cost budgets and manage site spending performance. You are responsible for capital plan execution, union relations and you will represents the company within the local community.  The site holds an RC 14001 certification and FSSC 22000 certification. You will ensure adequate resources are provided to maintain the certifications. 

Where is this position located?

This position will work at our manufacturing facility in Lawrence, Kansas

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

• Establish long-term goals and objectives to drive best practices and continuous improvement within the site.
• Manage production and quality performance to meet customer requirements in a cost effective manner.
• Understand and evaluate financial information and make sound business judgments based on the available information.
• Ensure site compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure safe working practices, focusing on proactive practices to enhance safety culture.
• Define site investment needs; develop and execute capital investment plan.
• Develop an Operational Excellence workplan to drive continuous improvement. 
• Leverage technology and innovation to boost productivity and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain good working relationship with the Union, including responsibility for negotiation and administration of labor agreements.
• Obtain and maintain site registration of ISO standards, FSSC Certification and Responsible Care Certification. 
• Foster an environment for employee engagement and enablement. 
• Build and strengthen professional capabilities across the site.
• Analyze and report plant performance to the global management team. 
• Other duties as assigned.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a major in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years’ management experience in a manufacturing company. 
• Strong organization/leadership skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to translate vision into action; strategy development and communication. 
• Proven planning, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change across the organization – in the plant, in the region and across the globe. 
• Excellent managerial skills with the ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
• Resilience and ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What will set me apart?

• Leadership experience in a unionized setting preferred.
• Proven management experience in manufacturing environment, with accountability for safety, operations, and financial results – preferred.

Compensation Data

If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $156,000 - $200,000 annually

Annual Bonus Target: 25%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation 
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Who is ICL?

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2024 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion.
 

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