Join our Asheville, NC team as Plant Manager in a unique opportunity to lead a team of 125 associates in the wipes manufacturing supporting some of the largest customers and complex processes.  The Plant Manager will report to the VP of Supply Chain Operations NA and will be responsible for overall safety, quality, engagement, cost, direction of all activities concerned with product production and shipping, as well as leadership of continuous improvement (TPM).

What’s in it For You:

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environmentsThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

Drive a culture that is consistent with Ecolab’s company valuesProvide exceptional leadership to direct reports and to the site as a wholeDevelops and aligns the local Supply Chain vision, mission, strategy and objectives with divisional and corporate strategy and objectivesAccountable for adhering to Ecolab’s, local and governmental guidelines related to SH&E, quality, regulatory, and the code of conduct/ethicsAccountable for the safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service of the Supply Chain and meeting KPIsManages the people, materials, equipment, and business processes to deliver site performance objectives, as measured by corporate and local KPIsEmpowers team by way of training, information sharing, coaching, feedback, appraisals, and delegation to ensure the development of people and organizational capabilities.Interfaces and liaise with corporate headquarters to manage communication and information flow between the plant and external environmentDevelops and implements strategic capital expense budgets to ensure long term technical and financial viability of the plant’s manufacturing processes and ensures alignment of the budget to divisional and corporate strategyAct as a role model of effective change management strategy, planning, and executionsDevelops and implements labor strategy in partnership with HRDevelops and executes a site master plan of the manufacturing and distribution facility as well as organizational capabilities, necessary to support future growthInstills and supports a continuous improvement mindset across the siteAccountable for the integrity of the business processes related to finished goods, inventory replenishment, and new product introductions

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering10+ years of Supply Chain experience5+ years of supervisory management experienceImmigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Technical degree or MBADemonstrated experience participating in large-scale business and culture change imperativesExperience in TPM or other continuous improvement methodologyAdditional functional experience in at least two of the following areas: Distribution, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and SH&E

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Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our 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. 

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

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.