Plant Manager

Description

• Develop production plans that improve throughput, minimize lead times, and maintain flexibility to respond to changing customer demands.
• Analyze performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Lead all plant operations to achieve and exceed OTIF delivery targets, ensuring customer satisfaction in a market with short lead times and high service expectations.
• Lead teams in implementing continuous improvement projects that deliver operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Manage workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, R&D, and corporate functions to ensure alignment of plant operations with goals and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D and quality assurance teams to resolve product or process issues promptly and deliver quality improvement plans aligned with operational excellence goals.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to mitigate hazards and ensure environmental compliance related to chemical handling, waste management, and emissions.
• Promote and enforce a safety culture, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations.
• Promote employee engagement and retention through communication, training, and workforce development programs.
• Implement opportunities for cost savings and productivity improvements aligned with operational excellence.
• Champion the implementation and sustainment of LSS tools and methodologies and foster a culture of problem-solving and data-driven decision-making throughout the plant.
• Represent the plant in community and industry forums and local authorities.
• Develop the plant budget, focusing on cost control, resource optimization, and capital investment prioritization.
• Maintain rigorous quality control systems to exceed customer specifications and industry standards.
• Develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators, emphasizing accountability and continuous learning.
• Present detailed operational and financial reports to senior management.

Requirements

• Lean Six Sigma expertise, certifications preferred.
• Experience in coatings, chemicals, industrial coatings, chemical handling, and safety regulations.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing management experience
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance