Middletown Plant Operations Leader

The Shepherd Chemical Company; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health and Life Insurance (eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Company 401K Contribution (eligibility

Fitness Membership subsidy

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Shepherd Chemical Company is seeking a hands-on Site Manager to lead the Middletown plant operations, including production, maintenance, purchasing, distribution, safety, quality, and team performance. This high-impact role rewards accountability and measured results in a chemical manufacturing environment.

You will manage a cross-functional site team, drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety and compliance, and partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality to share best

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of chemical plant operations or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead plant, production, maintenance, laboratory, and technical personnel.
• Strong communication and data-based problem-solving skills.
• DOT training and certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Middletown plant operations across production, maintenance, purchasing, inventory, distribution, and facility upkeep.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that increase reliability, improve productivity, reduce losses, and minimize operating costs.
• Champion a strong safety culture by reinforcing SafeStart principles and ensuring safe work practices.
• Ensure corrective action investigations are completed and documented for injuries, environmental releases, quality escapes, and process issues.
• Plan, organize, and direct manufacturing and maintenance activities to meet customer demand while maximizing return on assets.
• Maintain accurate batch sheets, work instructions, training records, SAP transactions, inventory records, and quality documentation.
• Lead, coach, and hold team members accountable for attendance, productivity, conduct, safety expectations, and company policies.
• Cross-train chemical operators to improve flexibility, coverage, and overall team capability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Shepherd Chemical Company is seeking a hands-on Site Manager to lead the Middletown plant operations, including production, maintenance, purchasing, distribution, safety, quality, and team performance. This high-impact role rewards accountability and measured results in a chemical manufacturing environment.

You will manage a cross-functional site team, drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety and compliance, and partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality to share best