Plant Manager required for Global Chemical Manufacturing Firm
- Plant Leadership Team
- New Brunswick, NJ Area
A Leading Chemical Manufacturing firm is seeking a driven, hands-on leader as a Site Operations Leader for one of their Key facilities.
Summary:
The Plant Manager will be responsible for leading all manufacturing operations in a manner which aligns with organizational goals and cGMP standards, protocols, and policies.
The Plant Manager will have the following responsibilities:
- Oversee all manufacturing operations and daily activities including EHS, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Human Resources
- Drive Continuous Improvement and safety culture across entire facility
- Develop, implement, and uphold operational KPIs which foster a world class manufacturing facility and ensure safety of plant employees
- Train, develop and coach employees to build a strong management layer in the facility
- Implement LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies throughout the facility
- Train and coach employees on best practices with hazardous materials
- Monitor manufacturing floor to ensure operations are compliant with cGMP guidelines
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop, execute, and uphold long-term business plans which align with company vision, values and standards
- Hire, train, motivate and lead employees into organizational leaders
- Ensure service requirements are met
- Ensure operations are in compliance with GMP Standards and FDA Regulations
The ideal Plant Manager will have the following skill set:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field strong preferred
- 8+ years' leadership experience in a Heavily Regulated Manufacturing Environment
- Experience working in specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, or food production environment
- Expertise with cGMP Guidelines
- Experience with hazardous chemicals and other materials
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certifications; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification a huge plus
- Superior leadership abilities
- Ability to serve as a cultural and organizational change agent
- LEAN and/or 5s Manufacturing Experience
