Plant Manager: Operations & P/L Leader

Arkema; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema is seeking a Plant Manager for its Birdsboro, PA site. You will lead all manufacturing operations, drive safety, and deliver continuous improvement across functions including engineering, maintenance, and quality.

This role has full P/L responsibility and directs a team in a union environment. You will shape the site’s vision, execute business plans, and ensure safety, reliability, and customer service while achieving revenue and profit targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive manufacturing experience in plant operations, process design, and engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Environment is 20%: ensure compliance, lead safety programs, promote safety culture.
• Operations is 50%: ensure safe procedures, maintain plant integrity, meet S&OP volume demands.
• Human Resources is 10%: work with HR on hiring, promotions, and open communication.
• Financial is 10%: prepare and monitor budgets (fixed, variable, capex).
• Others is 10%: stakeholder communication and mentoring to raise performance.

Skills

Change management

People leadership

Continuous improvement

P/L responsibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Arkema is seeking a Plant Manager for its Birdsboro, PA site. You will lead all manufacturing operations, drive safety, and deliver continuous improvement across functions including engineering, maintenance, and quality.

This role has full P/L responsibility and directs a team in a union environment. You will shape the site’s vision, execute business plans, and ensure safety, reliability, and customer service while achieving revenue and profit targets.