Dewey Plant - Operations Manager, Chemical
- Inman, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Dewey Plant – Operations Manager (Projects)POSITION OVERVIEW
The Operations Manager (Projects) at our Dewey Plant is responsible for leading and managing the plant’s capital project portfolio, driving process improvements, and supporting safety, environmental, and cost initiatives. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations while introducing new equipment and products to the facility. The work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 1st shift.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESLead and coordinate plant capital projects (CapEx) and feasibility studies.Support safety, regulatory compliance, and OSHA VPP Star requirements.Drive environmental compliance with Title V and stormwater permits.Develop and implement process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and process reliability improvements.Support associate development, training, and morale across technical teams.Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, and corporate leadership to align project priorities.QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIREDBachelor’s degree required; degree in engineering or a related technical field strongly preferred.Strong leadership and project management experience in a manufacturing environment.Knowledge of process safety management, environmental compliance, and capital project execution.Experience with continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization.ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTIONSittingAbility to sit down at least50% of dayStandingAbility to stand while working at least50% of dayMovingAbility to move throughout the plant at least25% of dayLiftingAbility to lift to at least 35 lbs. without assistance10% of dayAscending/DescendingAbility to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency10% of dayBendingAbility to bend or stoop10% of dayVisual AcuityVisual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at leastAs RequiredCognitiveAbility to make decisions, reason & understand informationAs RequiredMilliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.