Milliken & Company

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.

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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 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 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

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.