Acid Operations Manager
Date: Jul 14, 2025
Posting End Date:
Location:
Lawrence, KS, US, 66044
Company: ICL Specialty Products Inc
The Acid Operations Manager is responsible for leading the manufacturing team to achieve operational excellence. This role encompasses effective cost management, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace, fulfilling environmental and health responsibilities, maintaining operational efficiency, and fostering continuous improvement. Additionally, this position will manage and develop personnel while maintaining positive community relations.
I'm interested! What will I get to do in this position?
Ensure Regulatory Compliance / Foster Positive Safety Culture
Responsible for employee compliance with plant fundamental and regulatory training
Foster a positive safety culture. Provide a safe work environment by ensuring safety goals are established and met. Participate in the Lawrence Plant safety programs and committees
Support the Human and Organizational Performance learning philosophy
Ensure environmentally responsible operations, compliance with governmental regulations (OSHA / EPA)
Maintain / support contractor and guest safety. Must be able to safely and quickly exit the plant in the event of an emergency
Ensure use of MOC as required
Meet Lawrence Plant Quality Program Requirements
Understand and follow all applicable Lawrence Quality System Procedures and assist in their improvement, implement corrective and preventive actions as needed with high focus on quality culture and continuous improvement
Comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act
Leadership and Management
Set and communicate expectations for team. Promote employee growth and development, facilitate establishment of employee goals
Provide ongoing feedback and coaching. Foster an environment of recognition
Promote employee value and support diversity. Encourage positivity and an enjoyable environment.
Promote teamwork, participation, resolve conflicts, and consensus-style decision making
Recruit prospective employees
Manage Plant Operations
Develop, implement and oversee a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment and machinery
Meet production commitments. Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity
Collaborate with Engineering Manager to develop and implement short and long-term capital plans that align with the plant's strategic goals
Manage plant product portfolio changes
Manage and optimize utility services (natural gas fired boilers, water treating, etc.) for the site
Focus on cost management. Develop and implement strategies to optimize operational costs by establishing budget and managing the fixed cost targets.
Review costs monthly and communicate the budget variances
Provide contingency planning as necessary
Meet Business Commitments
Ensure compliance with corporate objectives and communicate / advocate plant capabilities
Manage and participate in customer visits and audits; respond to customer needs
Evaluate and implement feasible new product and process opportunities including interfacing with the Technical Sales Center and Sales Team
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
Education & Skill Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in technical discipline, preferably Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Proven track record of progressive leadership experience, including demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively, drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Progressive plant knowledge of manufacturing techniques and plant operations; and desire/ability to progress to a higher level position in the future
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal and labor-relations skills
Union labor management experience preferred
Strong interfacing skills at all levels, both internally and externally
Good work ethic and ability to provide technical support for a 24/7 operation
Ability to work long periods of time in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Both indoors and outdoors. Standing, walking, climbing ladders & stairs, etc.
What will set me apart?
Leadership and team management - the ability to inspire, guide and connect with team members effectively
Strategic Thinking - ability to develop long-term strategies and align them with business goals
Results-driven mindset - demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving measurable outcomes by setting clear objectives, optimizing processes, and consistently delivering on key performance indicators
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members.
Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location
skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
Salary Range: $102,000-$140,000
Annual Bonus Target: 16%, subject to plan provisions.
We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
Competitive base pay and performance bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly - the first of the month after hire
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
Generous Leave and FMLA policies
Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
Employee Student Loan Assistance Program
Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more
To learn more, visit: https://www.icl-lawrence.com
Who is ICL?
ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world's growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet. ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion.
To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com.
EEO-USA
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities
ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
