Plant Manager

Our client is hiring a Plant Manager to lead operations at a chemical manufacturing facility. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the plant while building a high-performing leadership team. What You’ll Do • Lead all plant operations, including safety, quality, production, planning, procurement, shipping/receiving, and engineering/maintenance • Drive continuous improvement through KPIs, manufacturing dashboards, and data-driven decision making • Lead cost reduction initiatives using lean methodologies, strategy deployment, and engineering improvements • Build, develop, and mentor a strong leadership team with a culture of accountability and performance • Own the Annual Operating Plan, including budget development and CAPEX execution • Implement and manage an effective S&OE/S&OP process to align operations with sales and customer demand • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve production processes and operational efficiency • Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, with a strong emphasis on chemical manufacturing standards What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s degree required (technical or engineering background preferred); MBA a plus • Experience leading a manufacturing facility, ideally within chemical or process manufacturing • Proven ability to improve operational performance, productivity, and P&L results • Track record of developing leaders and building strong teams • Working knowledge of maintenance and production equipment in a process environment • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing Key Skills • Lean manufacturing experience (strategy deployment, SMED, 5S, 5-Why) • Strong financial and analytical capabilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a company focused on safety, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

Created: 2026-03-11