Plant & Port Manager

2 days ago

Chicago, United States Midwest Salt Full time

Plant & Port Manager – Join Midwest Salt’s Dynamic Team

At Midwest Salt, we don’t just deliver salt – we deliver excellence. With almost 40 years in the industry, we’ve mastered the trifecta: top-quality products, competitive pricing, and reliable, on-time delivery. But what truly sets us apart is our people.


Why Midwest Salt?

We believe in building win-win relationships, not just with our customers and vendors but with our team members too. When you join Midwest Salt, you become part of a dynamic, agile work environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. We foster a community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Guided by proven processes, we are committed to helping you reach your career goals as we grow together toward becoming the largest nationwide salt distributor.


Position Overview: Plant & Port Manager

This position reports to the company’s COO. As a hands-on leader and manager, you’ll oversee the entire operations of the international terminal, ocean and river port, rail spur, and production facility. The role demands a blend of technical expertise, managerial acumen, and strategic insight to optimize facility performance.We believe the person in this role can and will perform (as needed) any role in the plant to ensure they can lead and coach teams, manage budgets, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement, all while aligning with the company's overarching goals. We’re looking for someone eager to dive in, make a difference, and grow with us every step of the way


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Leadership and Team Development: Lead, manage, and inspire the Chicago plant team to achieve their goals while fostering a high-performing environment through effective staffing, training, performance evaluations, and career development initiatives.
  2. Production Oversight: Oversee all production schedules and processes, ensuring operations run efficiently while meeting quality standards. Manage outsourcing vendors by selecting, assessing, and driving measurable performance results.
  3. Product and Service Standards:Focus on eliminating shrinkage, maintaining strict quality controls, and delivering fast, reliable customer service to meet or exceed client expectations.
  4. Budget and Equipment Management: Control operational and capital budgets to ensure financial efficiency, while maintaining equipment through proactive scheduling and coordinating purchases.
  5. Safety & Compliance: Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies that comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including MARSEC standards. Conduct regular safety training and ensure strict adherence to workplace safety and environmental standards.
  6. Strategic & Operational Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality. Contribute to strategic planning by forecasting production capabilities and identifying growth opportunities.
  7. Stakeholder and Supply Chain Coordination: Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers and community leaders, while coordinating with the internal supply chain team to ensure timely raw material availability and efficient distribution of finished goods.


Skills & Qualifications:

  1. Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  2. Technical and Production Expertise: In-depth knowledge of production processes, equipment maintenance, and lean manufacturing principles.
  3. Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Strong understanding of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and safety best practices.
  4. Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budget management, cost analysis, and operational efficiency metrics.
  5. Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement: Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and driving initiatives to enhance operations and reduce waste.
  6. Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Management: Experience contributing to organizational strategy and managing external stakeholder relationships.


Why You Should Apply:

  1. Be part of a company that values your success as much as its own.
  2. Opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment.
  3. Work with a team that encourages innovation, collaboration, and learning.


Benefits Include:

  1. 401k with company matching
  2. Company-paid employee and partial family health and dental insurance
  3. Vision insurance
  4. Company-paid life insurance
  5. Supplemental life insurance
  6. Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  7. Vacation Days Off
  8. PTO Days Off
  9. Bonus Days Off


If you’re ready to join a team that values what you bring to the table and is dedicated to both individual and company success, we want to hear from you

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