Plant Manager

NES Fircroft

Georgia

On-site

USD 140,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all operations at their facility in Northwest Georgia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in operations and a strong background in chemical processes. This role is essential for driving safety, production efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Full-time employment with a mid-senior level designation and a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $165,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

Over 10 years in operations/production management.
7+ years in chemical manufacturing.
Proven leadership in safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily plant operations ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
Leads plant safety initiatives and develops personnel.
Manages equipment maintenance and production schedules.

Skills

Chemical processes

Hazardous material handling

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Production planning

Cost control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing-related software

Job description

This range is provided by NES Fircroft. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from NES Fircroft

Engineering Search Consultant at NES Fircroft | Oil & Gas - Americas

Department: Operations

Reports To: VP Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Location: Northwest Georgia, USA

As a Plant Manager you will provide leadership for all site operations for a chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production. This role oversees end-to-end plant performance, including employee safety, product quality, production targets, cost control, labor and inventory planning, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.). The Plant Manager drives operational readiness and continuous improvement while aligning with enterprise goals and industry best practices. Experience in chemical processing, hazardous materials handling, and batch or continuous operations is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees daily 24/5 plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Ensures regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Leads plant safety initiatives, including program development, training, and regular safety meetings.
Develops and leads plant personnel, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.
Manages equipment maintenance and reliability to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
Coordinates production schedules, inventory, and raw material use to align with customer demand.
Implements Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices to drive process and quality improvements.
Collaborates with corporate leadership on strategy, budgeting, capital planning, and performance alignment.
Monitors KPIs and drives corrective actions, ensuring production targets and cost metrics are achieved.
Leads audits, inspections, and emergency response efforts as the site’s main point of contact.
Manages plant costs, capital plans, and staffing, aligning resources with productivity and growth goals.
Provides leadership to direct reports, oversees staffing, reporting, and inventory functions to meet operational goals.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility in a satisfactory manner through individual effort or effective and appropriate collaboration. Additionally, the well-qualified candidate will have the following education and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Over 10 years in operations/production management, with 7+ in chemical manufacturing and 3+ in leadership.
Strong knowledge of chemical processes, hazardous material handling, and both batch and continuous operations.
Proven leadership in safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate teams, and work cross-functionally across departments.
Capable of aligning plant operations with business objectives and modeling plant capacity/utilization.
Proficient in production planning, cost control, inventory systems, and financial performance oversight.
Experienced with Microsoft Office, payroll/timecard systems, and manufacturing-related software.
Must be able to be on call 24/7, lift 15 lbs, and spend extended periods on the production floor.

Work is typically performed in an inside, temperature-controlled environment. Works and travels throughout plant environment of varied temperatures and humidity, and wears personal protective equipment, as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Various operations in the plant generate noise, dust, vapor and fumes in the normal course of production. The Company has been and is committed to eliminating these conditions to the extent possible through the application of design engineering. The Company also provides a variety of safety equipment to keep all associates safe and within OSHA standards. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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