Plant Engineering Manager
My Client is
seeking a hands-on, experienced Plant Manager to lead and optimize daily production operations across two manufacturing floors. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a strong background in chemical manufacturing, lean practices, and team development. The Plant Manager will work closely with supervisors and frontline leaders to drive operational excellence, instill accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily production activities across both production floors.
- Provide hands-on coaching and development to supervisors and frontline leaders.
- Drive operational discipline and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics (e.g., batch cycle time, downtime, throughput).
- Implement and sustain lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams.
- Build and develop a high-performing, metrics-driven production team.
- Diagnose operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Plant Manager or Production Manager in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on production background with a track record of leading small production teams.
- Demonstrated success in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage and coach teams on the production floor.
- Experience working in metrics-driven environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
- Background in plastics or pharmaceutical manufacturing is acceptable.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and how to optimize them.
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