Plant Manager: Lean Manufacturing & Safety Leader

ExpertHiring; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships for children

Matching gift programs

Direct deposit payroll

Auto purchase discounts

Job summary

ExpertHiring is seeking a experienced Operations Leader for the Greendale bulk salt production facility in Indiana. You will drive safety, quality, and cost performance, while partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to optimize plant operations.

You will supervise a team, implement Lean projects, and manage capital/maintenance programs in a high-volume chemical setting. This role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to eight years’ experience in a high-volume chemical manufacturing or similar facility.
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing implementations.
• Strong supervisory and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to meet site goals (Safety, Quality, Volume, Cleanliness, Financial).
• Lead safety and product quality at the Greendale bulk salt facility.
• Establish Standard Processes and training programs for new staff.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Customer Service to prioritize needs.
• Create production schedules to meet demand and emergencies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the site.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering for support.
• Oversee capital and maintenance projects and vendor interactions.
• Set Capital Expenditure and Maintenance goals.
• Lead HR functions including hiring and performance feedback.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

ExpertHiring is seeking a experienced Operations Leader for the Greendale bulk salt production facility in Indiana. You will drive safety, quality, and cost performance, while partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to optimize plant operations.

You will supervise a team, implement Lean projects, and manage capital/maintenance programs in a high-volume chemical setting. This role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.