Plant Manager — Lean Ops & Process Excellence

Dymax; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dymax, based in Torrington, CT, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the adhesive production site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output while meeting delivery and cost targets. You will direct production, equipment, and maintenance teams, driving continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma and managing budgets and capital investments in alignment with strategy and approved plans.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain reliability,

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, especially JDE-E1, and MS Office.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing ops; 5+ years leading multi-function teams.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM.
• Customer-service oriented, improvement-minded, 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

Education

BS in Chemical/ Industrial Eng.

Tools

JDE-E1 ERP

MS Office

Job description

Dymax, based in Torrington, CT, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the adhesive production site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output while meeting delivery and cost targets. You will direct production, equipment, and maintenance teams, driving continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma and managing budgets and capital investments in alignment with strategy and approved plans.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain reliability,