Plant Manager

DSJ Global; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a complex manufacturing operation in the specialty chemicals/materials sector. The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership to meet safety, quality, and financial targets while driving growth and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will supervise production, engineering, maintenance, and CI initiatives, develop site strategies, and foster positive relations with a unionized workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience within chemical, specialty materials, coatings, polymers, plastics, or other process manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing plant operations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading operations within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, operational excellence, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing performance.
• Lead production, engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement functions across the facility.
• Develop and execute site strategies that support business objectives, growth initiatives, and operational performance goals.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment and effectively lead within a unionized workforce.
• Lead capital project planning and execution, including equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility investments.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Union workforce leadership

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Chemistry/ Operations Management

Job description

Our client is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a complex manufacturing operation within the specialty chemicals and materials sector. This individual will be responsible for overall site performance, including safety, production, quality, engineering, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Plant Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the facility meets customer requirements, achieves financial and operational targets, and supports future business growth. This position requires a hands‑on leader with experience in process manufacturing and a proven ability to develop high‑performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing performance.
• Lead production, engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement functions across the facility.
• Develop and execute site strategies that support business objectives, growth initiatives, and operational performance goals.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment and effectively lead within a unionized workforce.
• Lead capital project planning and execution, including equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience within chemical, specialty materials, coatings, polymers, plastics, or other process manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing plant operations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading operations within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, operational excellence, and process optimization.