Plant Manager

Godshall Recruiting; Portage (WI); Vor Ort; USD 200.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive base salary with performance bonus

Retirement savings plan with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Zusammenfassung

Godshall Recruiting seeks an experienced manufacturing leader for a key role in Portage, Wisconsin. You will oversee all plant operations to ensure safe and efficient production while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, a strong background in capital project management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of leadership experience in a chemical or regulated environment.
• Proven success in leading teams and managing capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Aufgaben

• Lead plant operations to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean.
• Oversee capital projects for expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop and manage KPIs through a Daily Management System.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing leadership

Chemical operations

Capital project management

Lean Manufacturing

Talent development

Performance management

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ISO quality/environmental standards

Six Sigma

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: $200K–$210K base + 15% annual bonus

Is this your perfect fit?

• Are you a proven manufacturing leader with deep experience in chemical operations, capital projects, and building high-performing teams?
• This is a key leadership role overseeing a growing, capital-expanding facility where you’ll drive safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while shaping the future of the plant.
• This position will be based at our client's facility in Portage, WI.

What your future day will look like:

• Lead all aspects of plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production of high-quality products
• Champion a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence across a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Operational Excellence methodologies
• Oversee capital projects that support expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and new product development
• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) through a Daily Management System
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align plant operations with business strategy and customer demands
• Develop and scale manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Manage staffing, workforce planning, and talent development to meet production goals
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to a team of managers and site employees
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements

Benefits Offered

• Competitive base salary with performance bonus
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a chemical or similar PSM regulated manufacturing environment
• Proven success leading managers and hourly employees in a plant setting
• Strong background in capital project management, including installation of new equipment within existing facilities
• Experience with process safety management and regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
• Ability to analyze technical and business data to drive decision-making and improve plant performance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with talent development, workforce planning, and performance management
• Working knowledge of ISO quality/environmental standards or Six Sigma (preferred)
• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or related field (preferred)

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.