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ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of inorganic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCOs major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology. The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport deicing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals. Plant Manager Employment Type: FullTime, Permanent Location: 100 Forester Drive (North Vancouver Plant) Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: $140k-$160k Travel: 20% Get To Know Us! ERCO Worldwides century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! Its our goal to make everyones lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe. Our Vision To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability. Our Mission We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve. Our Values Safety First We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment. Do the Right Thing We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders. Together, We Thrive We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes. Performance with Purpose We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and longterm success. To learn more click here. Join The Team ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Plant Manager to lead our North Vancouver team! The Plant Manager sets the direction and oversees all activities related to local plant operations (from strategy development through to implementation, execution and evaluation) while driving alignment with the corporate strategic direction and established systems and directives. Delivering on a broad range of responsibilities, the Plant Manager must balance an ability to draw on wellestablished general management capabilities with a willingness to get directly involved in the operations (applying specialty/technical skills) as required. Acting as the key connection between head office and the local plant, the Plant Manager is the lead public spokesperson within the local community and champions relationships with diverse stakeholder groups such as community leaders, Government and regulatory bodies. Ensures plant compliance to both regulatory and company training requirements. The Role Make (or actively support) critical decisions that impact the local site (i.e., capital projects, staffing, performance, environmental, safety, supplier negotiations, Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, production, costing/budgeting etc.) Identify efficiency opportunities (i.e., production, cost) and/or implement appropriate solutions to optimize local plant operations. Monitor relevant regulations to ensure compliance in areas such as employee safety, contractor safety, local manufacturing (i.e., electrical), environment etc. Champion development and implementation of key people initiatives (i.e., talent development, skills planning, organization design, hiring/onboarding, succession management etc.) Maintain a continuous focus on critical factors pertaining to effective plant operations (i.e., ethical practices, safety, security and environmental factors etc.) Monitor overall employee engagement and site morale; promote/ensure a positive/respectful workplace. Monitor and interpret potential impact of industry and product market trends to ERCO, with a specific focus on assessing implications to local operations. The Person Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a background in Chemical, Mechanical and/or Business is required. Knowledge of Responsible Care Codes and Practices, Quality Systems, Incident Investigation, Problem Solving, Contracts and Service Agreements, Mechanical Integrity, Process Safety, Business Platforms (JDE EOne, Dayforce, Coupa, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, KMS/MOC) is required. 10+ years of experience in Plant Operations and Management, Budgeting/Cost Management, Safety and Environmental Leadership, Community Outreach, Dealing with Governmental Regulators, Customer Contact. Proven track record of 10+ years plant operations experience in a leadership role in the pulp chemicals arena coupled with superior team leadership experience. Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment, including responsibility for collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations and leading proactive labour relations management. Ability to monitor and interpret the potential impact of industry, customer, product and market trends (local, national and global) on the business, with a specific focus on assessing implications to the pulp chemical market. Strong analytical skills (i.e., sales data, expense reports) to help in decisionmaking and judgments. Related experience in vendor/contractor negotiations is an asset. Experience in labor negotiations is required to work in specified sites. Ability to maintain a continuous focus on critical factors pertaining to effective operations (i.e., ethical practices, safety, Responsible Care, environmental factors etc.). Financial abilities; including budgets. Successful background in recruiting and developing teams. Occasional travel as the role requires. Ability to use a riskbased approach to support effective decision making, supporting management of priorities. The Value You Bring Strong health and safety mindset Strong relationship builder collaborative, teambuilder Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate Drives continuous improvement Resilient can adapt to changing environments/technology Proactive takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational What youll love about us! Competitive Benefits: Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits Wellness Spending Account Staff Recognition Awards Tuition/Training Reimbursement Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid time off Company Pension Plan Disability Insurance Maternity/paternity/parental leave support Developmental Opportunity At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets! AI in Recruitment ERCO Worldwide does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions. ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This job posting is legitimate and is for an existing vacancy! Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page! Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at or . The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr