Plant Manager

Overview

Oversee safe, efficient plant operations, quality, productivity, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor relations
• facility maintenance
• production scheduling
• raw material procurement
• engineering collaboration
• plant operations

Tasks

The Plant Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, and environmentally correct operation and growth of the Emseal Joint Systems facility(s). The incumbent is expected to develop and implement new programs to achieve higher quality and productivity in the safest workplace and be the company's representative to direct and achieve our vision in the manufacturing plant by cultivating an environment of confidence and trust. -Build and maintain vendor relations. -Oversee the maintenance of the facility by working with the landlord. -Train and develop production personnel to ensure uninterrupted supply of necessary skills to operate equipment to meet customer order demand. -Plan and maintain production schedule. -Manage the procurement of raw materials. -Partner with engineering, maintenance, and quality including participating in capital planning, preventative maintenance, and problem-solving. -Select, train, and develop professional staff to perform at their own personal best.

Requirements

• lean manufacturing
• spc
• continuous improvement
• bachelor’s degree
• 10 years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to push forward the necessary strategies and programs to increase quality, productivity, and customer service. -Strong interpersonal skills reflecting leadership, sensitivity, and the demonstrated desire and ability to foster teamwork focusing on positive cooperative communication. -Proven knowledge of product quality demands of manufacturers; problem-solving, error-proofing, and mentoring skills are required. -Ability to map processes and identify non-value-added activities to streamline production activities. -Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing management experience. -Motivate assigned professional and production personnel to perform at required levels to attain annual goals through solid management and coaching skills. -Excellent communication skills, which are characterized by sincerity, persuasiveness, and clarity of thought. -Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or related field. -Strong leader who manages consistently when applying rules, policies, and procedures; leads from a strong position, yet checks their ego at the door and nurtures a culture of listening and respect for all. -Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement concepts, including statistical process control and lean manufacturing is required. -Previous experience managing production personnel. -Attain annual safety goals through a solid understanding of safety management as well as the ability to convey and enforce safety rules and procedures throughout the manufacturing organization.

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Benefits

-Life Insurance -Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits -Paid time off, paid holidays -Education Assistance -401k with Generous Company Match -Paid Parental Leave -Professional Development Opportunities -Disability Insurance -Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time -Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

About Sika Usa

-Born from over a century of innovation, the company supplies specialty chemical systems that seal, bond, reinforce, damp and protect across construction and manufacturing. -Headquartered in Lyndhurst, NJ, it has grown through strategic acquisitions—most recently integrating HPS North America to bolster its building‑finishing and flooring capabilities. -Flagship projects range from waterproofing tunnels and stadium overlays to high‑performance flooring installations in industrial and commercial buildings. -Its expertise spans concrete admixtures, liquid waterproofing, adhesives and sealants, floor systems, refurbishment technologies and industrial bonding solutions. -Often unseen yet essential, its products are embedded in everyday structures—from waterproofing basements to sealing automotive bodies—making its impact quietly omnipresent.

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