Seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of a large-scale chemical manufacturing facility. This individual will lead plant operations, drive safety and operational excellence, improve production efficiency, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring quality, reliability, and cost-effective operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.
- Lead a team of approximately 190 employees, including management and technical teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence practices.
- Ensure OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage plant budgets, operating costs, inventory, and capital investment projects.
- Establish performance metrics and use data to improve productivity, quality, and profitability.
- Lead equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and new product scale-up initiatives.
- Develop and mentor employees while building a strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in chemical manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading managers, technical teams, and hourly employees.
- Strong knowledge of PSM, process safety, and environmental compliance.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement.
- Background managing capital projects, budgets, and plant performance.
- Strong leadership, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- ISO quality and environmental standards.
- Process control systems such as Siemens PCS7 or DeltaV.
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.