Ground-Floor Plant Leader - High-Volume Batch Chemistry

Pave Talent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 128,636 - 192,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong 401(k) match

Company stock purchase plan

Medical with HSA contribution

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Pave Talent in Fremont, CA, is seeking a Plant Operations Leader responsible for overseeing all production processes at a new chemical plant. This role demands extensive experience in manufacturing leadership and a strong commitment to safety in handling reactive chemicals.

You will drive operational excellence and lead a team as the site grows. A competitive base salary ranges from $128,636 to $192,954, alongside attractive benefits that include a strong 401(k) match, health savings accounts, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including plant leadership.
• Experience running high-volume production in a hazardous environment.
• Comfort with budgeting and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day‑to‑day plant operations across EHS, production, maintenance.
• Own safety, productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and team engagement.
• Drive throughput and operational excellence in a batch chemical environment.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)

Financial acumen

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering, operations, manufacturing or business

Master’s preferred

Job description

Pave Talent in Fremont, CA, is seeking a Plant Operations Leader responsible for overseeing all production processes at a new chemical plant. This role demands extensive experience in manufacturing leadership and a strong commitment to safety in handling reactive chemicals.

You will drive operational excellence and lead a team as the site grows. A competitive base salary ranges from $128,636 to $192,954, alongside attractive benefits that include a strong 401(k) match, health savings accounts, and generous PTO.