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About Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Vantage Specialty Chemicals is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus, and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW'S SOLUTIONS TODAY.

Our Culture

We are a company on the move, working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt, and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We're convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results.

Position Summary

The Site Director will be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement at the manufacturing facility in accordance with all safety, cost, delivery, and quality expectations. The position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations. They will ensure that all expected measurements of performance are safely met. Functions reporting to the Site Director are Safety & Environmental, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive Key Business Objectives: Meet commitments and process improvements.
• Reinforce a Strong Safety Culture: Leadership, hazard awareness, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Ensure Compliance: Local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA PSM, RMP, DHS CFATS, EPA Title V air permit, and NSSD effluent permit.
• Improve Site Programs: Continuous improvement of the Site's ISO 9001 (quality) and FSSC food safety programs.
• Develop Long-Term Site Capacity Plans.
• Reduce Operating Costs: Instill a continuous improvement mindset, efficient personnel usage, process optimization projects, and debottlenecking efforts.
• Lead Plant Housekeeping.
• Monitor Product Standards: Ensure production operators receive the training necessary to work safely and produce products of prescribed quality.
• Drive Succession Planning: Development to ensure talent growth and long-term sustained site productivity.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required. BS Chemical Engineering strongly preferred. MBA a plus.
• At least 7 years' experience in a chemical manufacturing plant (batch process preferred) and a minimum of 3 years of chemical plant management.
• Well-developed communication skills and leads by example.
• Must have expertise in manufacturing standards and metrics (e.g., KPIs) for safety, quality, production, labor, and material variances, and employee relations and retention; establishes a culture of accountability through individual and team metrics.
• Experience in applying Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques. Has a demonstrated track record of driving positive change.
• Previous experience in organizational planning and people development.

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

• Proven leadership skills as evidenced by successful promotional history and accomplishments.
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills - ability to collaborate and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• High degree of intellectual horsepower and timely decision making.
• Business acumen regarding cost control, budgeting, and management financial reporting.
• Efficient use of time, money, materials, and people to meet organizational needs.
• Managing vision and purpose of organization in alignment with strategic direction.
• Managerial courage to make difficult decisions in a timely and effective manner.