Plant Manager

Position Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of a specialty chemical manufacturing facility to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards are met. This role leads cross‑functional teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages budgets, and ensures the facility operates in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

The Plant Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage day‑to‑day plant operations including production, maintenance, and quality.
• Ensure production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that optimize workflow and resource utilization.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, department leaders, and hourly staff.
• Implement and champion Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and drive initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics; create action plans to address performance gaps.

The Plant Manager should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, lean manufacturing, and production best practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.