Manager, Plant, Fontana

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about /careers.
We are looking for someone to be responsible for managing and leading the manufacturing operations in Fontana, CA. The ideal candidate will oversee safe and environmentally conscious operations on a daily basis to ensure only the highest-quality products are produced in a timely and cost-efficient manner. They will utilize lean manufacturing tools and processes to create a culture of total employee engagement and the elimination of all waste, manage the inventory of raw materials and finished products, and direct the planning and layout of equipment, workflow, and workforce utilization.
What you can expect from us:

Great opportunities for personal and professional growth
Increasing your abilities and skills in various area
Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market
Attractive benefit package
Great, multicultural and positive working environment
What you'll bring to the team:

Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years' chemical plant management experience or a minimum of 8 years' experience in one or more chemical plant management functions: production, materials management, technical, engineering or maintenance
Minimum 5 years' prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation
Significant Lean and 6 Sigma experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal relationship skills
Strong computer skills in MS Office
Experience with business management systems, preferably SAP
Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Strong mechanical aptitude
Experience with capital and project management
Experience with operations accounting and budgeting
Experience dealing with Hazardous Materials

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!
Salary range - 115k-130k based on qualifications and experience.
For more information, please contact Reynaldo Marierose by email at
Please apply with a CV or /careers
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers' product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site

and LinkedIn.