Plant Operations Leader: Safety, CI & Growth

Michael Page; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Lead Site Operations leader to oversee all daily plant activities in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will drive the annual operating plan, manage production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, product development, and materials planning, while fostering a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor and develop teams, partner with sales and customers to drive growth, and act as the Process Technology leader to secure long-term capability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience leading EHS, production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and achieve business objectives.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical process safety and safe handling of chemicals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable performance.
• Develop and execute the site's Annual Operating Plan to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• Provide direct leadership for production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, product development, and materials planning.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EH&S regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Manage plant resources and operating costs while maintaining high service levels and product quality.
• Develop, coach, and mentor employees to maximize engagement and performance.
• Partner with sales, marketing, product development, and customers to support growth and satisfaction.
• Serve as the site's Process Technology leader and ensure long-term operational capability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Operations management

EHS

SAP experience

Process safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

MPI is seeking a Lead Site Operations leader to oversee all daily plant activities in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will drive the annual operating plan, manage production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, product development, and materials planning, while fostering a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor and develop teams, partner with sales and customers to drive growth, and act as the Process Technology leader to secure long-term capability.