Chemical Manufacturing - Plant Manager

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group is seeking a Plant Manager for the Chattanooga site to lead production and distribution with a focus on lean practices and cost control. You will drive safety, accuracy, and customer service while streamlining processes and improving overall operational excellence.

You will supervise the production team, the distribution center, and drivers, collaborating with internal departments to optimize materials flow and meet demand at the lowest total cost.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Management, or a related field.
• Preferred: MBA or Master's degree in Organization Management.
• Minimum 5 years of lean manufacturing experience and OPEX initiatives.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of production and distribution within the facility.
• Oversee manufacturing and distribution operations, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate transportation of goods from production site to client.
• Monitor major shipments and ensure proper storage and inventory levels.
• Negotiate contracts and optimize loading operations to meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate with Inventory Analyst to forecast demand and create supply plans.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma certification

Metrics & reporting

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Business Management

MBA or Master’s in Organization Management

Job description

Job Summary

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. JOB SUMMARY: The Plant Manager is accountable for the execution of strategic planning activities as they relate to the production and transportation of products in order to limit costs, while simultaneously improving safety, accuracy, and customer service. He/she will examine existing procedures and look for opportunities to streamline activities that increase Zeco's ability to meet demand in a more profitable manner. Long term, this position will be involved in all areas as they relate to the direct movement, storage, and processing of both finished goods and raw material inventory for their specific site plant. Through collaboration with other internal departments, the Plant Manager will develop our business via continued process improvement practices, analyzing production and logistical problems, and offering solutions. This position directly supervises production, the distribution center, and driver personnel. He/she will carry out these supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Management, or a related field. Preferred: MBA or Master's degree in Organization Management.

Experience

Required: Minimum 5 years of lean manufacturing experience and demonstrated proficiency in executing Operational Excellence initiatives. Preferred: 6+ years of managerial experience in a chemical production environment.

Position Requirement(s)

• Advanced with metrics and reporting, as well as effective in collaborating with other internal departments to achieve department and companywide initiatives.
• Must be able to demonstrate sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Preferred: Six Sigma certification

Core Competencies (Essential Job Functions)

• Direct the activities of the production and distribution within the facility/facilities.
• Oversee Chattanooga manufacturing and distribution operations including interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.
• Oversee the transportation of goods from production site to client.
• Order/approve testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements for equipment.
• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure receipt.
• Ensure goods are stored properly and at the right temperature.
• Ensure inventory maintains optimal levels.
• Negotiate contracts and prices.
• Ensure safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the manufacturing warehouses and loading operations.
• Coordinate and schedule warehouse activities to meet and exceed customers' expectations, while optimizing loads and minimizing work hours.
• Review all paperwork in order to plan work activities, schedule appropriate personnel and balance work-loads.
• Manage expense accounts for department personnel.
• Support the order fulfillment process by working extensively with production personnel, customer service, shipping and Pro Logistics.
• Confer with Inventory Analyst to forecast demand and create supply plans that ensure availability of raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes and determine their effect on supply chain activities.
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product costs and quality.
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service.
• Complete special projects upon request.

Location

Location: 3401 Cummings Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419 Shift: First shift VIN123

About The Vincit Group

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Who are we looking for? The Vincit Group is seeking experts in their individual fields. The Vincit Group is a single source provider with a network of eight member companies that delivers maximum efficiency through the vertical integration of chemical services, contract sanitation management, as well as automation and engineering solutions throughout North and South America. Each member company focuses on its core competency to provide maximum value to our clients-Zee Company, Zeco, and Pro Logistics for chemistry; QSI, TCS, and Numark for contract sanitation; ITG for engineering. This vertically-integrated model allows us to more effectively reduce a client's total cost of operations. Whether they require equipment, customized chemical support, specialized logistics and delivery, or outsourced services, our goal is to improve our client's business and raise the bar. To help achieve this goal, the Vincit Group Support Services team provides IT, finance, marketing, and human resources solutions to the member companies. We currently employ nearly 9,000 associates among all member companies in the organization.