Plant Manager

TEDIA COMPANY LLC•Fairfield, OH

17d

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability. This role emphasizes leadership in production planning, process optimization, and continuous improvement, while maintaining strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements

Chemical Engineering Degree
8-10 years of experience in chemical or process manufacturing
5 years demonstrated management experience

Nice To Haves

MBA is highly desired

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily plant operations to achieve production targets, cost efficiency, and quality standards.
Develop and implement production schedules and resource allocation plans.
Monitor plant KPIs such as yield, throughput, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all departments.
Oversee training programs to maintain operator safety and chemical handling standards.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar initiatives.
Implement best practices in chemical production and process control.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors, operators, and technical staff.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Drive performance management, workforce planning, and skills development.
Manage plant budget, operating costs, and capital expenditures.
Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term capacity planning and investment strategies.
Support business growth initiatives through efficient production scale-up.
Other duties as assigned.