Assistant Plant Manager

CLEAN CONTROL CORP; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAN CONTROL CORP in Stephenville, TX is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to support the Plant Manager in daily operations, leading production, safety, quality, and cost objectives in a chemical manufacturing environment.

You will supervise production personnel, drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), manage safety audits, and coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR to meet plant goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years chemical manufacturing experience (batching and/or liquid filling).
• Forklift, RCRA, and TEXAS Hazardous waste certifications preferred but not required.
• Shipping and Receiving management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and chemical handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities including batching, blending, and liquid filling operations.
• Directly supervise production personnel and frontline supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and HR to meet plant objectives.
• Lead performance management, training, and workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Safety & compliance

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full-time Regular Stephenville, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1024

Department: Operations
Reports To: Plant Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant Plant Manager supports the Plant Manager in leading daily plant operations to achieve production, safety, quality, and cost objectives. This role provides hands-on leadership in a chemical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while driving operational efficiency, team performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Oversee daily production activities including batching, blending, and liquid filling operations
• Ensure production schedules are met whilemaintainingefficiency, quality, and safety standards
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics (e.g., throughput, yield, downtime, labor efficiency)
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinatetimelyresolution

Leadership & Workforce Management

• Directly supervise production personnel and frontline supervisors
• Train, coach, and develop employees to improve performance and engagement
• Address employee relationsmattersin partnership with HR in a consistent and compliant manner
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to all applicable safety and environmental regulations, including:
• OSHA standards (including Hazard Communication and Process Safety Management, if applicable)
• EPA and state environmental regulations (waste handling, emissions, chemical storage)
• Enforce plant safety policies and lead by example in safe work practices
• Conduct or support safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe chemical handling procedures

Quality & Process Control

• Partner with Quality to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch documentation accuracy
• Identifyand implement corrective actions for quality deviations

Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Coordination

• Identifyand implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to support plant objectives
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment andtimelyissue resolution

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of production employees and supervisors
• Responsibility for performance management, training, discipline, and workforce development

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry,Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing (batching and/or liquid filling)
• Forklift, RCRA, and TEXAS Hazardous waste certifications preferred but notrequired.
• Shipping and Receiving management experiencepreferred.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial equipment and production processes
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and chemical handling regulations

Physical Demands

• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting (up to50lbs)
• Must be able to safely work in a manufacturing environment with chemical exposure risks
• Requires use of hands, tools, and equipment
• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to:
• Chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles
• Noise, temperature variations, and industrial equipment