Plant Manager

MPW Industrial Services; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Volunteer Time Off

Referral bonus

Wellness benefits

Professional development

Team-focused culture

Career stability

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a water regeneration plant, driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements. You will oversee daily operations, develop plant personnel, and leverage data and technology to meet customer expectations.

You will guide safety initiatives, optimize production capacity, and ensure adherence to corporate policies across a 24/7 service operation. A bachelor’s degree or relevant managerial experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant managerial experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, manage, and motivate employees and build ownership of safety, production, and quality.
• Strong technical and mechanical skills with hands-on ability to understand and support plant equipment and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and organize day-to-day plant operations to safely meet or exceed customer expectations and standards.
• Maintain a visible commitment to MPW safety objectives and provide training to strengthen safe plant performance and accountability.
• Increase production, asset capacity, and operating flexibility while controlling costs and maintaining quality.
• Own plant profit-and-loss and make operational decisions focusing on productivity and customer impact.
• Plan and complete improvement projects delivering measurable gains in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tank Tracker

Power BI

Industrial Water quality system

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a dependable Plant Manager to safely lead all aspects of an assigned MPW Industrial Water regeneration plant while driving improvement projects that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. This role oversees daily operations, develops plant personnel, and uses operational data and technology to improve results while meeting customer expectations.

What You’ll Bring

• Safety leadership — sets clear expectations, identifies improvement opportunities, and reinforces safe work practices through coaching, training, and consistent follow-through.
• Operational ownership — takes responsibility for day-to-day plant performance, balancing customer needs, production requirements, quality standards, asset utilization, and cost control.
• Continuous improvement mindset — looks for practical ways to improve processes, tools, capacity, flexibility, and overall plant performance through innovation and disciplined execution.
• People-focused leadership — leads with professionalism and respect, builds accountability, motivates employees, and supports a team culture centered on service, growth, and shared results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, plan, and organize day-to-day plant operations to safely meet or exceed customer expectations, service requirements, and established operating standards.
• Maintain a visible commitment to MPW safety objectives, identify improvement opportunities, and provide training and support that strengthen safe plant performance and employee accountability.
• Increase production, asset capacity, and operating flexibility while controlling unnecessary costs and maintaining the quality standards expected across the regeneration operation.
• Own plant profit-and-loss performance and make operational decisions with attention to productivity, cost, quality, customer impact, and the efficient use of plant resources.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete improvement projects that deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across the assigned regeneration plant.
• Use Tank Tracker, Power BI, the Industrial Water quality system, and other available technology to identify trends, evaluate performance, and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Monitor operational performance and translate available plant data into practical actions that improve effectiveness, reliability, consistency, and day-to-day decision-making.
• Ensure employees remain current on required Learning Management System training and understand applicable corporate policies, operating expectations, and regulations.
• Build strong internal and external customer relationships by listening to needs, anticipating concerns, communicating clearly, and prioritizing practical solutions that support customer satisfaction.
• Maintain professional standards and standardize effective plant practices where appropriate to improve performance, consistency, quality, accountability, and the reputation of the operation.
• Encourage continuous improvement by refining existing tools and processes, supporting new approaches, and following through on changes that improve plant results.
• Create employee ownership of safety, production, and quality through clear expectations, accountability, communication, coaching, and hands-on leadership with plant personnel.
• Approach operational challenges with urgency, sound judgment, and a drive to win while remaining focused on sustainable performance and continued operational growth.
• Promote respectful working relationships with employees, customers, and local communities while supporting employee development, internal opportunities, and appropriate referrals that strengthen the team.
• Adapt working hours as needed to support the demands of a 24/7 service business, including long or non-traditional hours when plant and customer needs require leadership coverage.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant managerial experience.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate employees and build ownership of safety, production, and quality.
• Strong technical and mechanical skills with the hands-on ability to understand and support plant equipment and operational needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, along with professional verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work long, non-traditional hours as a regular part of supporting a 24/7 service operation when business needs require it.

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community
• Employee referral bonus program
• Wellness benefits that support your overall health and well-being
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and leadership growth
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Stable company with long-term career opportunities

Who Thrives Here

You enjoy meaningful work and take pride in contributing to a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and look for ways to enhance processes and service. You understand that success comes from accountability, teamwork, and doing the right thing for customers and colleagues.

You’ll Fit Right In If You Are

• Motivated by purpose, service, and delivering results
• Organized, dependable, and committed to high-quality work
• A strong communicator who builds positive working relationships
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Adaptable and open to learning and growth
• Someone who values respect, teamwork, and professionalism

We believe a strong workplace is built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence—where every team member plays a role in delivering a premier service experience.