ICL Group
ICL Group
ICL Group is a global specialty minerals company developing solutions for food and agriculture, health, and industrial applications. Its work includes technologies designed to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen food security, and support renewable energy, with a focus on research, sustainability, and practical value for communities. The company operates across food and beverage, consulting, and manufacturing contexts and promotes innovation, diversity, and inclusion as part of its approach to building a healthier, more sustainable future.

North America Operations Manager and Fresno Site Manager

Leads Growing Solutions operations across North America and manages ICL Group’s Fresno manufacturing facility. Oversees safety, manufacturing excellence, financial performance, and growth integration.

Description

  • Lead strategy, oversight, and operations management for Growing Solutions sites across North America
  • Standardize operating processes, safety programs, quality systems, and performance expectations across sites
  • Define and track KPIs that support business objectives
  • Own regional results across safety, quality, service, productivity, operating income, working capital, and capital deployment
  • Direct operational excellence programs targeting productivity, cost, quality, and service improvements
  • Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, procurement, engineering, and global operations teams
  • Support product launches, process improvements, and capacity expansion initiatives
  • Lead integration activities for acquisitions, mergers, and business expansion
  • Manage Fresno site operations, employee safety, regulatory compliance, and performance as Site Manager
  • Maintain compliance with EHS requirements, regulations, company standards, and sustainability expectations
  • Build a strong safety culture and advance EHS performance through continuous improvement
  • Create and execute production plans that maximize efficiency, productivity, and asset utilization
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and related continuous improvement methods
  • Protect product quality through effective quality management systems
  • Oversee production, maintenance, quality, logistics, engineering, and planning functions
  • Maintain manufacturing assets through preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Prepare and manage site operating budgets while meeting financial performance goals
  • Achieve annual operating income, cost improvement, and capital project execution targets
  • Plan and deliver capital investments in line with approved CAPEX plans
  • Lead, coach, and develop site leaders and operational teams
  • Strengthen organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership development
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering or science field
  • At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including production operations and site management
  • Experience leading managers and multi-site manufacturing organizations
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, EHS management systems, quality systems, and operational excellence
  • Leadership experience in chemical, fertilizer, industrial, process, or comparable manufacturing environments
  • Track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering operational and financial results
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • No current or future need for work authorization sponsorship
  • Willingness to travel regularly to Adel, Georgia, and other Growing Solutions sites across North America
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA, master’s degree, or relevant graduate qualification preferred
  • Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience preferred
  • Experience integrating acquired businesses or manufacturing facilities preferred
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or comparable continuous improvement certification or experience preferred
  • Ability to wear task- and environment-appropriate personal protective equipment

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage beginning on the first day of the month after hire
  • Wellness incentive program that can reduce health insurance costs
  • Family-building benefits including fertility, adoption, and parental leave support
  • Generous leave and FMLA policies
  • Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts where applicable
  • Prescription coverage with most generic maintenance medications, including insulin products, available at no cost
  • 401(k) eligibility from the first day with a generous company match
  • Full vesting after one year of service
  • Crisis assistance for employees facing unforeseen circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Program with comprehensive mental health support for employees and household family members
  • Student loan assistance
  • Business travel reward points available for personal use
  • Paid time for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation
  • Complimentary membership in a discount program covering travel, entertainment, groceries, and more
  • Annual bonus target of 25%, subject to plan provisions

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