Dewey Plant - Operations Manager, Chemical Job at Milliken and Company, Inman, SC

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  • Milliken and Company
  • Inman, SC

Job Description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .

 

POSITION TITLE 
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 RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Lead 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 - REQUIRED 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
  • At least 10 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
  • Proven leadership and project management experience in manufacturing settings
  • Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM), environmental compliance, and capital project execution
  • Demonstrated success in continuous improvement, cost reduction initiatives, and process optimization
  • This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

 

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Sitting 

Ability to sit down at least 

50% of day 

Standing 

Ability to stand while working at least 

50% of day 

Moving 

Ability to move throughout the plant at least 

25% of day 

Lifting 

Ability to lift to at least 35 lbs. without assistance 

10% of day 

Ascending/Descending

Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency

10% of day 

Bending 

Ability to bend or stoop 

10% of day 

Visual Acuity 

Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least 

As Required 

Cognitive 

Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information

As Required 

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Milliken 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.

Job Tags

Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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