Plant Superintendent: Chemical Manufacturing Leadership

Gateway Group Personnel

Greeneville (TN)

On-site

USD 216,000 - 264,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Gateway Group Personnel is seeking a Plant Superintendent for a complex chemical manufacturing operation in East Tennessee. The role leads daily 24/7 production with 85 employees, focusing on safety, reliability and continuous improvement, reporting to the Plant Manager.

You will develop teams, drive performance, and partner with maintenance and engineering to optimize equipment. A chemical engineering background and 10+ years of leadership in chemical processing are preferred; relocation

Qualifications

10+ years of leadership in chemical manufacturing.
Chemical Engineering degree preferred; other engineering or chemistry backgrounds considered.
Strong experience in continuous chemical processing environments.
Solid understanding of process safety, maintenance, and equipment reliability.
Experience in ammonia, fertilizer, petrochemical, or related chemical operations is attractive.
Leadership potential and ambition to grow into broader plant management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations with safety as the top priority.
Develop and motivate production teams, building accountability and operational discipline.
Drive improvements in plant reliability, productivity, efficiency, and cost.
Partner with maintenance and engineering to optimize equipment performance.
Champion process safety management, including PHA, MOC, and PSSR.
Support production planning, operating budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.