Plant Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Operations

Bachmann Chemical and Engineering; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

401K plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Disability coverage

Uniforms provided

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness resources

Job summary

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family, seeks a Plant Manager for its Torrington, CT site. Lead adhesive manufacturing operations across reactor, mixing, and filling processes to meet safety, cost, and delivery goals.

Drive Lean/Six Sigma/TPM improvements and manage budgets, equipment, and maintenance for reliable, high-quality output. The role requires 10+ years in chemical manufacturing leadership, 5+ years managing multi-function teams, and strong ERP/JDE-E1 and MS Office

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field or equivalency required; advanced degree preferred
• Proficiency in using ERP systems – JDE-E1 most desirable – and Microsoft Office Suite
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in chemical manufacturing operations, including 5+ years managing multi-function teams.
• Proven expertise in chemical processes, unit operations, and process control systems
• Demonstrated success in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM application.
• Customer-service driven, improvement-minded, detail-oriented, and proactive

Responsibilities

• Deliver production performance targets for the Torrington site by managing adhesive manufacturing from reactor operations through chemical mixing and process/filling, aligning schedules, labor, materials, and process controls to ensure production output meets cost and delivery objectives while maintaining safe and stable operations.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across site functions by directing managers and supervisors in production, equipment manufacturing, and maintenance, establishing clear performance expectations, mentoring for skill growth, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and engagement across all levels of the workforce.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations by upholding PSM, OSHA, ISO 9001, and environmental requirements, conducting regular site-specific risk assessments, and embedding safe work practices into daily operations to protect employees, equipment, and the surrounding community.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization at the site level by applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies to analyze production data, identify inefficiencies, reduce waste and variation, and implement targeted solutions that sustain measurable gains in productivity and yield.
• Manage operational budgets and recommend capital investments by monitoring and controlling labor, materials, utilities, and maintenance costs, identifying cost-reduction opportunities, and preparing business cases for capital projects that improve reliability, efficiency, or capacity within approved limits.
• Maintain equipment reliability and availability by developing and overseeing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, scheduling planned downtime, tracking asset performance metrics, and ensuring timely resolution of maintenance issues to avoid production interruptions.
• Improve and maintain product quality performance by enforcing rigorous quality control procedures, supporting root cause investigations for non-conformances, and collaborating with the site quality team to implement corrective actions that reduce defects, rework, and customer complaints.
• Promote alignment and consistency across all departments within the Torrington site by standardizing work practices, KPIs, and reporting formats, facilitating effective information flow between departments, and ensuring all teams operate to shared goals and coordinated plans

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

Budget management

ERP systems

Education

BS/BA in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

JDE-E1

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family, seeks a Plant Manager for its Torrington, CT site. Lead adhesive manufacturing operations across reactor, mixing, and filling processes to meet safety, cost, and delivery goals.

Drive Lean/Six Sigma/TPM improvements and manage budgets, equipment, and maintenance for reliable, high-quality output. The role requires 10+ years in chemical manufacturing leadership, 5+ years managing multi-function teams, and strong ERP/JDE-E1 and MS Office