Plant Manager IV

Ascent Industries Co•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

The Plant Manager IV applies advanced Manufacturing & Production Operations knowledge across functions to guide strategy execution. The role directs resolution of complex business challenges using analytical judgment. Work has a major impact on functional outcomes and strategic initiatives. The position leads through senior managers and is accountable for leadership and departmental development. The role executes business plans and contributes to strategic direction.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience required.
Experience in specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or related industry may be required depending on the role.
Requires a Bachelor's Degree.
Ability to coordinate and oversee team activities with a high degree of autonomy, applying broad functional knowledge to guide execution of departmental operations and strategic initiatives.
Ability to resolve highly complex and unusual operational and organizational issues using advanced judgment and analytical insight; directs problem resolution across teams and escalates only the most critical enterprise matters as appropriate.
Ability to implement and adapt standardized procedures and practices; drives alignment, consistency, and execution of functional priorities and business plans across multiple teams or areas.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, influencing stakeholders, facilitating high-level discussions, and driving alignment on priorities and strategic direction.
Ability to lead through senior managers, overseeing performance, talent development, and resource allocation while ensuring achievement of functional objectives.
Ability to contribute to and execute departmental strategy, aligning team efforts with organizational goals and leading cross-functional collaboration to achieve business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree/MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs plant or production operations across assigned areas to ensure productivity, quality, cost, waste, and safety outcomes align with business objectives and operating requirements.
Establishes functional strategies, operating priorities, and performance targets that guide production execution and support broader manufacturing and plant goals.
Oversees the development and implementation of plant policies, procedures, and operating standards that improve efficiency, strengthen quality performance, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Leads enterprise-level planning for production capacity, staffing, maintenance, turnarounds, and resource utilization to support reliable output and long-term operational performance.
Monitors plant performance through operational metrics and trend analysis to identify risks, set improvement priorities, and drive execution against production targets.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing practices, workflow optimization, waste reduction, and sustainable gains in productivity and cost efficiency.
Collaborates with finance, engineering, materials, quality, human resources, and other functional leaders to align plant operations with business needs, capital priorities, and workforce requirements.
Advises senior leadership on plant performance, operational risks, labor considerations, and improvement opportunities that affect business continuity and manufacturing results.
Oversees plant safety, security, inspection, audit, and training programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements and to reinforce a safe operating culture.
Leads or supports labor relations activities, including coordination with union leadership and management stakeholders, to address operational issues and maintain productive workforce relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.