Our vision keeps us focused on what we strive for – to be the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services; providing and protecting what is vital: clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. And as a result of our fast-paced growth, we’re looking for exceptional leaders to join our Supply Chain in the role of Plant Manager, helping us continue to build a world class manufacturing organization utilizing Total Productive Maintenance as a foundation for continuous improvement. 
 
You’ll lead a team of approximately six direct reports, encompassing the leaders of production; planning; engineering; reliability; quality; safety, health and environment; finance; continuous improvement; and human resources. And you’ll join a team of other dedicated plant managers in the North American manufacturing team, reporting to the Vice President of North American Manufacturing – sharing best practices with each other and enhancing your skills. 
 
If you want to be a part of a growth company, and are passionate about mentoring, inspiring a culture of functional collaboration and driving the plant through a journey of continuous improvement with TPM, then we want to hear from you. 

Plant Information:

Plant is located outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana producing GMP regulated products for critical customers in Hand Care, Health Care, Dairy, and Institutional accounts.Plant is undergoing significant transformation with additional hand care capacity and investments in quality transformation. Recently launched the company’s first microbiology laboratory onsite!Partners with business teams to develop and implement innovation, cost savings, and customer expansion projectsApprox.. 120 employees, 130k square foot operation producing 23M KGs of volume per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree10+ years manufacturing experience with significant experience in Continuous Improvement such as LEAN or TPM5+ years progressive successful experience managing and leading staff and line positions2+ years functional experience in Engineering and Production2+ years of experience managing financial budgets2+ years capital management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

FDA manufacturing experience2+ years of experience leading TPM processesAdditional functional experience in at least two of the following areas: Distribution, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and EHSWillingness to relocate for future positionsAdvanced Technical degree or MBA

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Benefits 

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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 

 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.