Site Plant Manager – Fridley, Liquid Coatings

Axalta; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Plant Manager for the Fridley, MN site to lead operations, safety, quality and cost. You will drive site strategy, improve COGS, and manage a leadership team across production, maintenance and EH&S.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of manufacturing leadership in chemicals or coatings, strong financial acumen, and a proven Lean/5S improvement track record. Onsite role with network collaboration and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years manufacturing experience in chemicals, paints or coatings.
• Minimum 5 years leading a manufacturing site or department with safety, quality, cost and people responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations including production, warehousing and shipping.
• Direct-site leadership team and full site workforce.
• Own safety performance and culture; lead site safety program and EHS plan pillars.

Skills

Operations leadership

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

5S

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Advanced degree

Tools

Qualtrax

Aspire

Job description

Axalta is seeking a Plant Manager for the Fridley, MN site to lead operations, safety, quality and cost. You will drive site strategy, improve COGS, and manage a leadership team across production, maintenance and EH&S.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of manufacturing leadership in chemicals or coatings, strong financial acumen, and a proven Lean/5S improvement track record. Onsite role with network collaboration and travel.