Manufacturing Manager

TAI; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Health benefits

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to own a complex continuous process facility in Delaware. You will oversee production, utilities, and wastewater while driving safety, reliability, and world-class manufacturing excellence.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop frontline leaders, and shape site strategy in a high-impact environment with focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction. 10+ years' experience and a chemical engineering background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of operations experience in a continuous chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities.
• Proven leadership managing operations teams in a 24/7 setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable, and compliant operation of multiple manufacturing and utility operations within a continuous process environment.
• Foster a strong safety culture with emphasis on PSM, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Improve plant reliability, production efficiency, asset utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Shift Team Leaders and production personnel.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA PSM

SAP/ERP/MES

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

Join a leading chemical manufacturing operation as a Manufacturing Manager and take ownership of a highly complex continuous process facility. In this leadership role, you will oversee production, utilities, and wastewater operations while driving safety, reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement across the site. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will play a key role in shaping plant strategy, developing frontline leaders, and delivering world‑class manufacturing excellence in a dynamic, high‑impact environment.

About TAI

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on‑site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well‑rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day

• Lead the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of multiple manufacturing and utility operations within a continuous process environment.
• Foster a strong safety culture with an emphasis on OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive operational excellence by improving plant reliability, production efficiency, asset utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Shift Team Leaders and production personnel while promoting accountability and employee engagement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental permits, company policies, and industry standards.
• Lead investigations into operational issues, equipment failures, process deviations, and safety incidents using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Capital Projects, EHS, and Laboratory teams to execute operational priorities and support capital improvement initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities while maintaining operational readiness across all shifts.
• Oversee employee training, performance management, workforce planning, labor relations activities, and operational documentation.

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of operations experience within a continuous chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities.
• Proven leadership experience managing operations teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise manufacturing systems (SAP or similar ERP/MES platforms).
• Experience managing supervisors or shift leads.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in highly hazardous chemical manufacturing, including petrochemical, refining, specialty chemicals, or other continuous process industries.
• Previous leadership experience in a union manufacturing environment, including labor relations and contract administration.
• Experience leading reliability improvement initiatives, maintenance strategies, and root cause investigations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting emergency response programs, including incident command, HAZMAT, fire brigade, or emergency coordination.
• Strong understanding of process optimization, asset reliability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Some out of town travel may be required from time to time.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $100,000–140,000 (depending on experience)
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long‑term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k) with employer match

Other Offerings

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top‑20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News‑Record (ENR), and one of the top‑50 fastest‑growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/